Mercedes-Maybach GLS Lemon Law

The Maybach GLS 600 — often called the Maybach truck or Maybach SUV — is Mercedes' full-size ultra-luxury SUV, and it's already drawn safety recalls. Mercedes recalled certain 2021–2023 Maybach GLS 600 SUVs because a 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the connection to overheat — a fire and electrical-failure concern. Dealers inspect and tighten the connection as the remedy.

The Maybach GLS has also been included in a broad Mercedes fuel-pump recall, in which the pump can shut down and cause a loss of drive power. Beyond the recalls, owners of these complex, tech-heavy SUVs commonly report MBUX infotainment failures, Airmatic/E-Active air-suspension faults, and 48-volt mild-hybrid electrical gremlins.

When a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or the SUV is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Mercedes paying your attorney fees. On a vehicle at this price, a buyback can be significant.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your GLS has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Mercedes-Maybach GLS qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Mercedes-Maybach pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.