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2021 Mercedes GLS450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 GLS450.

The 2021 Mercedes GLS450 is a vehicle featuring a powertrain with a 9.0 qt engine oil capacity. This model is compatible with oil viscosities of 0W-20, 0W-30, or 0W-40. These specifications are key components of the vehicle's maintenance overview.

Model year2022202120202018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40OEM · 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 size275/50R20 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, Optional: 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 blades1678209201 alt 1678209401
Thermostat2562002000
Cabin air filter1678350200

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMB Sheet 236.17
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil Capacity9.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidMB Sheet 239.41
Transfer Case Fluid CapacityCode 430

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsBolts 1-9: 6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 26.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 26.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 37.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°37 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15.015 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

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

12
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 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V354000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 14/05/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles… Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28…

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

How much oil does the 2021 GLS450 take?

9.0 qt of 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40; Above 23°F: 20W-40, 20W-50; Above 5°F: 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50; Above -4°F: 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60; Above -13°F: 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50. Oil meeting MB Sheet: 229.51, 229.52, 229.61 and 229.71, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 GLS450 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.