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NHTSA Recall 23V733000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC.

8
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (December 15)
NHTSA campaign23V733000
Manufacturer campaign2023110007
ComponentVISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Report receivedNovember 1, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 15, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS580 vehicles. Due to a software error, the sunroof may close unexpectedly when the "car wash mode" is activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A sunroof that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the sunroof control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023110007.

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 23V733000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020

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.