NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class Safety Record
The 2020 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 38 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has no crash-test ratings from NHTSA. This absence of federal data means neither safety nor danger can be inferred from standardized test results. Shoppers must therefore rely on other metrics. The vehicle carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns on file. The record shows 38 unverified owner complaints.
The 2020 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 federal NHTSA 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 | 38 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
The 2020 GLS-Class registered no recalls, placing it in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints. Owner complaints totaled 38. While these remain unverified allegations, their concentration across the Electrical System, Engine, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Forward Collision Avoidance categories merits attention. These four areas represent the clear majority of reports. Of particular note for safety are the three alleged crashes and three alleged injuries cited within these complaints, though NHTSA has not confirmed any through investigation. No adjacent model years within our coverage have been crash-tested, leaving no direct federal crash-test data for comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have any recalls?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file for this model year. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive directive are associated with any recall, because none exist in the federal record for this year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
Owners have filed 38 unverified allegations with NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System, the Engine, and the Fuel and Propulsion System, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance and Powertrain concerns. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
38 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
Before purchasing a used 2020 GLS-Class, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall work remains uncompleted on that individual unit, regardless of what the model-level record shows.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2020 GLS-Class, meaning no federal safety defect or noncompliance finding has triggered a manufacturer correction order for this model year.
- The 38 unverified owner complaints on file include allegations touching the Electrical System most heavily, with 18 reports, followed by Engine with 9 and Fuel and Propulsion System with 8, making those three areas the highest-volume concern categories for this specific year.
- Forward Collision Avoidance drew 7 unverified complaint reports for this model year, a figure relevant to shoppers who rely on that active-safety feature, though none of the allegations have been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
- Because NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year and no tested sibling years exist in the covered data, there is no federal occupant-protection score available for the 2020 GLS-Class; the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov remains the only federal tool for checking this specific vehicle's recall status.
FAQ2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class safety questions
Was the 2020 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 38 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 38 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 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 2020.
- 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.