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2020 Mercedes GLS450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 GLS450.

This reference overview treats the 2020 Mercedes GLS450 as its central subject, identifying the vehicle and model year without enumerating body style, platform, or powertrain particulars in the provided source data. Because the supplied scope does not extend to dimensional, mechanical, or reliability specifics, researchers must consult additional verified records to position this model year within the broader GLS timeline. That absence makes this entry a definitional starting point rather than a comprehensive technical or historical dossier.

Model year2022202120202018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0289974745. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size275/55R19 111VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Option 1: 8.5; Option 2: Front: 10, Rear: 11 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0289974745 alt 2561840080
Engine air filter6540940004
Spark plug2541590000
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades1678209401 alt 1678209201
Thermostat2562002000
Cabin air filter1678350200

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.80 oz

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V709000Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And AttachmentsReported 04/10/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLS580 4MATIC vehicles. The rear door window trim may detach. Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and fasten the rear door window trim, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA…

20V089000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 14/02/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 GLS450 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.