2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

3 recalls — 48 complaints — 48 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more

15,604 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more

Consequence

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

350,294 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more

711,159 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

48 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	21
SUSPENSION	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
SERVICE BRAKES	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
STEERING	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
POWER TRAIN	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

This complaint goes with my issue 11727421. After I replaced my driver from in [XXX] , my passenger front blew out on XX entrance ramp from the expressway north of [XXX] . Called [XXX] and AAA took us to [XXX] . Replaced tire next day. Two tire failures on the same trip! This one was scary. Very ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine was overheating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local Firestone Service Center who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir hose was faulty and needed to be ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the "Engine Overheated" message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle shut down. The vehicle failed to return to normal operation. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 ( STEERING) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aw... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

Manufacture failed to provide remedy for recall 23TB13 (NHSTA recall 23V734) in a timely manner. The recall was issued on November 1, 2023; however, a remedy has not been provided as of December 9, 2024.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2024

My car engine starts to smoke and enters through the vents making it difficult to breathe and forces me to lower my windows. The engine smells burnt after driving.

Incident date: Jun 27, 2024

This recall has been open for 7 months and a remedy has still not been issued - this doesn’t seem reasonable for a safety concern. I have also several times experienced a failure in the “extra” 8th passenger seat (middle row middle seat) sensor - it alarms that the seat belt isn’t buckled e... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2023

The airbag lights come one and comes off periodically. The Honda Motors refused to address the issue. This car 's current audiometer reading is 51500 miles

Incident date: Jul 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the ABS warning light remained activated. The contact stated there was also a grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2022

Incident date: May 26, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle in the garage, the brake pedal was depressed and felt soft. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2022

I received an Stop Drive Order form Mercedes Benz USA more that a week ago and I stopped driving my vehicle. I contacted the closest authorized MB dealer Union, NJ and they have not provided a loaner car and have not yet fixed the issue. They say they have so many calls and cannot do anything for me... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2022

As the recall states for the brakes the car failed while at high speed on the highway luckily I had distance from other cars for the car to slow down on its own. Brakes failed 90%, pressure completely gone.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2021

The vehicle has begun to "dance" and sway, abnormally on common highway bumps. It can be scary.

Incident date: Dec 18, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF SUGAR LAND (15625... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE THE CONTACT'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE DROVE UPHILL AND BECAME AIRBORNE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 2, 2019

THE STEERING ON THE SUV FREEZES AND DOESN'T TURN PROPERLY COULD CAUSE OVER STEERING AND A DEADLY ACCIDENT. ALSO THE SHOCKS ARE BAD.

Incident date: Jan 2, 2019

THE STEERING ON THE SUV FREEZES AND DOESN'T TURN PROPERLY COULD CAUSE OVER STEERING AND A DEADLY ACCIDENT. ALSO THE SHOCKS ARE BAD.

Incident date: Jul 9, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (LOKEY MERCEDES-BENZ, 19820 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33764, 727-362-6657) WAS C... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNT RUBBER ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE GLOVEBOX COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WER... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

I RECEIVED CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SAFETY RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 2017. THE LETTER STATES OF DEATH AND AND SERIOUS INJURY AND AS OF TODAY MAY 25 2018. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED CORRESPONDENCE OF REPAIR OR DIRECTION.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN COUPLE YEARS SINCE THIS RECALL NOTIFIED. BUT THERE IS NO SIGN OF REPAIR COMING IN ANYTIME SOON. NOT COMFORTABLE WITH DRIVING THIS CAR. HOW DO I EXPEDITED THE REPAIR PROCESS? THANKS TUGA

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

ON 8/27/17 I GOT A COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11019610 I GOT NEVER FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT MY COMPLAINT. SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Incident date: Feb 11, 2016

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Nov 9, 2017

TAKATA RECALL - THE DEALER MOTORWORLD IN WILKES-BARRE, PA WILL NOT REPLACE THE AIRBAGS.

Incident date: Dec 2, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. I'M WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UNACCEPTABLE LENGTH OF TIME IT IS TAKING MERCEDES TO RECALL THIS PART. GIVEN WE'RE DRIVING AROUND WITH WHAT AMOUNTS TO A GRENADE IN OUR AIRBAGS, IT SHOULDN'T TAKE A YEAR AND A HALF (AND COUNTING) BETWEEN RECALL NOTICE DATE AND TODAY...WITH NO DATE FOR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" DEALERSHIP DOES NOT RESPOND TO MY REQUEST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR BAG. MERCEDES- BENZ OF NEW ORLEANS IS DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. ITS OVER A YEAR WITH THE SAME RESPONSE THAT THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT OUR SAFETY SHOULD WE BE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Incident date: Nov 3, 2017

TAKATA RECALL, AIRBAGS NOT IN STOCK AT DEALER, 8 WEEK WAIT PER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DANGEROUS SITUATION TO WAIT SO LONG FOR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. MERCEDES IS NOT CORRECTING THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN A TIMELY MATTER AND HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH EVEN AN ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Dec 1, 2010

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET

Incident date: Dec 1, 2016

RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL IN 2016. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP (GREENVILLE, SC LOCATION) AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS/MATERIALS TO FIX THE AIRBAG ISSUE. ASKED IF THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME WHEN ITEMS WERE RECEIVED, AND DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD NOT BE RECEIVING ANY PARTS TO FIX THE ISSUE BECAU... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2016

TAKATA RECALL HAS BEEN A YEAR NO RESULTS, NOW RECEIVED A NOTICE THEY ARE FILLING BANKRUPTCY! SO NOW WHAT?

Incident date: Sep 16, 2017

REAR AIR SUSPENSION EXPLODED WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN HIGH POSITION ENGINE OFF . THE CAR SHAKED .

Incident date: May 2, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

OUR FAMILY OWNS 5 VEHICLES OF THE SAME TYPE (MERCEDES GL). ALL HAD OR CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE RPM SENSOR AFTER ABOUT 30.000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE. WE INFORMED THE CHAIRMAN OF MERCEDES ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

Incident date: Aug 18, 2017

TAMARA RECALL NOT BEING FIX AND RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. AND MERCEDES IS ON PENDING STATUS ON ALL RECALLS!

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY HAS FAILED. TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING UP/DOWN AT LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 40MPH). SHOW CONFIRMED THE VALVE BODY IS NO GOOD.

Incident date: Oct 28, 2016

TAKATA RECALL, RECALL IS TAKING TO LONG AND MB SAYS THERE IS NO SOLUTION YET. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR. MB SHOULD HAVE TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR A UNRESOLVED SAFETY ISSUE. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?

Incident date: Jun 17, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A CIRCUIT BULB THAT BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. U... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2016

Incident date: May 7, 2013

UPON PURCHASING THIS CAR 4/8/2013 I HAVE BEEN BURDENED WITH REPLACING THE FRONT AROMATIC SUSPENSIONS. THEN THE AIR COMPROSSEROR THAT SUPPLIES AIR TO THE SUSPENSIONS, AND NOW THE BACK SUSPENSIONS ARE GIVING UP. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR, NOR I THINK MERCEDES BENZ DEALER IN FOOTHILL RANCH, CA CARE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATING THAT THE LEFT REAR TAILGATE ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WEEKS LATER, THE RIGHT REAR TAI... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2015

Incident date: Jan 31, 2014

MY CAR WAS VERY LOW WHEN I SAW IT IN MY PARKING LOT AND IT WAS THE SUSPENSION,AND THE THINK IS THAT I ALREADY SAW A LOT OF MERCEDES BENZ WITH BAD SUSPENSION I ALREADY FIX MY CAR 2 TIMES. *TR

Incident date: Dec 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD-REST AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SHOR... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

48 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
220000 SEATS	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
140000 AIR BAGS	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.

061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamp lights up sporadically

140000 AIR BAGS

Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

2nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding

220000 SEATS

Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment

220000 SEATS

The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access

100000 POWER TRAIN

Delayed 2-3 Upshift

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and/or acoustic warning message).

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and/or acoustic warning message).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

100000 POWER TRAIN

FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

MERCEDES-BENZ: AT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING THERE IS A LOUD KNOCK SOUND WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT FIT AT THE BEARINGS. *RM UPDATED 10/14/11. *PE UPDATED 6/19/13. *PE

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN PROVIDED REGARDING CONTROL UNIT DETECTING AN UNDERVOLTAGE AFTER BUCKLING UP (BELT SLACK ELIMINATION) DURING SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE. *PE UPDATED 5/23/12. *JS

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE AREA OF INPUT SHAFT, BECAUSE OF WEAR ON A SEAL RING. MODEL 164/251. *RM UPDATED 2/1/12. *PE

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE AREA OF INPUT SHAFT, BECAUSE OF WEAR ON A SEAL RING. MODEL 164/251. *RM UPDATED 2/1/12. *PE

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MERCEDES-BENZ: BATTERY DISCHARGE BECAUSE NO-LOAD DISCHARGE TOO HIGH. *RM

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

MERCEDES-BENZ: BATTERY DISCHARGE BECAUSE NO-LOAD DISCHARGE TOO HIGH. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM RELATING TO THE TANK HEATER LINES. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG.

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE LOAD COMPARTMENT ROLLER BLIND HAS CATCH BOLTS LOOSE OR BROKEN FROM IMPROPER FORCE WHEN USING. *RM

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HEATER LINES. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES: UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 164.195. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 across all model years (2007–2017).

32 Total Recalls

554 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

28 Reported Crashes

53 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	2	1	View
2016	5	15	View
2015	3	24	View
2014	3	27	View
2013	3	51	View
2012	3	51	View
2011	3	64	View
2010 (current)	3	48
2009	3	22	View
2008	2	89	View
2007	2	162	View

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GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

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MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 — All Years Overview

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