Vehicle recall 22V732000 · September 30, 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS450 and 3 more models
Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V732000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022100011
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59,574
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC (2020, 2022): 2022, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS580 (2021): 2021
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