NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class Safety Record
The 2023 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 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, leaving it without an overall safety score or sub-category star ratings. Its recall and complaint record is notably clean, with zero recalls issued. Ten owner complaints are on file, but these report no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While the data is limited due to the absence of crash testing, the current record shows no significant safety issues. Consumers should consider this lack of crash-test data neutrally, rather than as an indication of either superior or inferior safety performance.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class demonstrates a notably clean record within federal safety data. Its "Clean" burden band designation, the lightest category, is attributed to a complete absence of recalls and a very low complaint volume of ten unverified reports. Crucially, none of these ten allegations involved a crash, fire, injury, or fatality, leaving the most severe complaint categories entirely empty for this model year. Service Brakes and Engine components each drew four reports, making them the most frequently alleged trouble areas, though the small sample size limits the statistical significance of these figures. With no tested sibling years in federal data, there is no parallel crash-test record from a closely related model to reference. The overall federal safety record for the 2023 GLS-Class is sparse but presents no acute safety flags.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns for this model year, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with it in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
Ten unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 GLS-Class. The top components cited are Service Brakes and Engine, each appearing in four reports, followed by alleged issues with Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Unknown or Other, and Structure. None of these are established facts.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
Any used 2023 GLS-Class should have its VIN run through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued since this record was compiled, as recall campaigns can be added at any time.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2023 GLS-Class, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2023 model year, placing it in the Clean burden band with no associated park-outside or do-not-drive advisories.
- Ten unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with Service Brakes and Engine each cited four times, but none of the ten reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- No tested sibling years appear in the federal data covered here, so shoppers cannot lean on a parallel crash-test result from a nearby model year as a proxy for this vehicle.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class safety questions
Was the 2023 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 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gls-Class 2023.
- 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.