NHTSA Recall 22V466000: Air bags: frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 81 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V466000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2022070006 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 1, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. The front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V466000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.