There are 3 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Classin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
See attached document for complaint.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Active Curve System Malfunction. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The leaking of oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Euro Motorcars Devon Mercedes-Benz. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, a diagnostic was done highlighting the problem. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, Active Curve System Malfunction. Oil in the Active Curve System is leaking. This leaking oil, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. This recall is also affecting my vehicle. I had a diagnostic done at the Mercedes dealer, and it revealed the same issue as in the previous year, 2017. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V272000 Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components: SUSPENSION
I have been showing an error "Active Curve System Malfunction" intermittently since I bought this vehicle from Mercedes dealership, and I've started seeing oil leak from reservoir. I've seen this is a recall from 2013 to 2017 model, but I'm unable to see this as a recall on 2019 model.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026