NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class Safety Record
The 2022 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 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class carries no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model. While this leaves a significant gap in its safety profile, the vehicle does present a light recall and complaint record. There are zero open recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. Additionally, the agency has received 15 unverified owner complaints for this model year. These data points place the 2022 GLS-Class in the lowest burden band for recalls and complaints. However, without crash-test performance data, a comprehensive safety determination cannot be rendered.
The 2022 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 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 | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has no recall record to date, a notable distinction. Its complaint volume is also modest, with 15 unverified NHTSA submissions filed across the model year. Of these, five complaints specifically cite issues with Forward Collision Avoidance, a critical active safety system. Further, three complaints each concern Vehicle Speed Control and Power Train. This clustering of concerns around driver assistance and propulsion systems is the most significant detail in an otherwise limited complaint history. The record also notes two alleged crash events and one alleged fire, none of which have led to a recall. With no tested sibling years available in federal records, the vehicle's "Light burden" band assignment is the sole federal safety metric for this model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have any recalls?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no remedy notices, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
NHTSA has received 15 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, reported in 5 submissions, followed by Electrical System and Unknown or Other category issues, each cited in 4 submissions, and Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, and Engine, each appearing in 3 submissions. Two complaints allege a crash event and one alleges a fire; no injuries or deaths are reported. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
For the 2022 GLS-Class, prospective buyers should verify recall status using the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov. This check confirms whether any open recall remedy remains to be completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 GLS-Class, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, meaning no federal remedy notices have been issued against it in the NHTSA record.
- Five of the 15 unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, the single most concentrated complaint cluster in the record.
- Two unverified complaints allege a crash event and one alleges a fire for this model year; neither has resulted in a recall campaign according to current NHTSA data.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 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 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 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 2022.
- 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.