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2021 Mercedes GLS580

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 GLS580.

The 2021 Mercedes GLS580 Overview establishes the identity of this specific model year within the manufacturer's lineup. Although researchers typically seek detailed specifications regarding the body, platform, and engine, this text confines itself strictly to the available information. The positioning of this model year within the broader reliability history is not explicitly detailed in the source data. Consequently, this framing presents the 2021 Mercedes GLS580 without asserting unverified technical claims.

Model year202220212020

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1761800800. 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 size275/45R21 107H, Rear: 315/40R21 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 10, Rear: 11, Optional: Front: 9.5, Rear: 11.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1761800800
Engine air filter1770940104
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades1678209401 alt 1678209201
Thermostat1772008801
Cabin air filter1678350200

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.44 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10.310.3 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.044 in

Reliability & federal safety record

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

11
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 11 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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2021 GLS580 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.