NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its crash safety performance unrated. Without federal crash test data, no star ratings are assigned, nor is a Safety Index score available. The vehicle's recall and complaint burden is light, with zero open recall campaigns on file. The agency has recorded 26 unverified owner complaints for this model year. This limited information offers no basis for assessing occupant protection in a collision.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 26 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
For the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, a notable absence of recalls stands out. Zero recall campaigns are on file for a vehicle now seven years into service, placing it in the Light burden band, the least concentrated tier for recall and complaint activity. The NHTSA complaint record lists 26 unverified allegations. These span several components, with Suspension and Engine each drawing notable complaint counts, alongside a broader Engine And Engine Cooling category. The complaint data also includes one alleged crash and two alleged fires; these are consumer-reported allegations without a determination of cause or fault. No crash-test data from sibling model years is available to provide a structural safety comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders are associated with this model year. Prospective owners should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, because recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
NHTSA has logged 26 unverified owner allegations against the 2019 GLS-Class. The most frequently cited components in these unverified reports are Unknown Or Other, Suspension, Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, and Structure. These are consumer allegations only and have not been independently verified.
26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
Before purchasing any specific 2019 GLS-Class, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been added since this record was compiled. A clean VIN result reflects federal recall status only and does not address the vehicle's mechanical condition.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 GLS-Class, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 GLS-Class, which is notable for a vehicle seven years into service.
- Twenty-six unverified consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with Suspension and Engine components appearing most frequently among the allegations, and one alleged crash and two alleged fires in the complaint record.
- Run the specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase, as recall records are updated continuously and a zero-recall status can change after this record was compiled.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 26 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.