AT 0730 on 16 March, 2026 I was traveling northbound on XXX in [XXX] . Temp was 55 degress Farenheight and the wind was in excess of 20 knots. I was going 60 MPH. Suddenly a large "gun shot" sound echoed through the car startling me excessively. I thought the engine had blown up or all the vehicle tires exploded. I was able to gain control of the car and pull into the emergency lane where I quickly deteremined the Panoranmic Sun Roof had exploded and shards of glass where everywhere. There was no warning and this event was tramatic. Could have caused a serious accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
- Risk
- An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Recall number 24V207000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 23V‑445.
Recall number 23V880000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Recall number 23V445000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GLE350, GLE450, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63 S, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The rear door window trim bars may detach from the vehicle while driving.
- Risk
- Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V‑680. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040011.
Recall number 23V178000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic 230
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Engine
- Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling
- Issue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system...
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Red coolant warning in instrument cluster
- Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
See all 230 bulletins for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic
What 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear door window trim on driver's side detached from vehicle while traveling at highway speed.
Car just stopped abruptly on highway. We tried to shut off and restart. Nothing worked. All emergency signs showed up on dashboard. Highway road assistance guy tried to put it in neutral..it did nit work. We were scared to death siting on i 278 with trucks,buses coming behind us. Car just abruptly stopped
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Questions about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic, close to a typical GLS 580 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4matic body?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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