2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

3 recalls — 27 complaints — 48 TSBs

19V787000 Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more
24,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
18V272000 Apr 27, 2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Mati... Read more
Consequence
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall i... Read more
9,725 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
14V158000 Mar 31, 2014
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
Defect Description
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allo... Read more
Consequence
Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
69 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN3
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
SUSPENSION3
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES2
SEATS1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK1
ENGINE Apr 13, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
I have 2 complaints. 1. Driving the car into the sunrise or sunset, the car generates ADAS alerts stating imminent accident, and to stop. Stopping in the heavy traffic, as the warnings told us is a safety hazard! This happened twice when driving on [XXX] in Costa Mesa, CA at [XXX] in February and M... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 5, 2025
Incident date: Sep 17, 2024
I am writing to express a serious safety concern regarding the Mercedes-Benz GLK 350, particularly related to the fuel pump system under the rear passenger area. It has come to my attention that the fuel pumps in these vehicles emit a strong, unpleasant odor every time the car is refueled. As a safe... Read more
ENGINE Dec 4, 2024
Incident date: Oct 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and running, there was a cloud of gray smoke coming from the vehicle and the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics and was diagnosed a cracked cylinder. The vehicle was not repai... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 4, 2024
Incident date: Oct 29, 2023
Encountered the famous death wobble too often the last couple of weeks even at moderate speed of 45mph
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 23, 2024
Incident date: Nov 10, 2023
Engine stall in the middle of the road making me hit an object and it lock up the steering wheel for I couldn't are nun causing the car to being in an accident this cost my insurance $4.5K to fix in damages and the car was under Honda care and Honda care basic warranty because they have on the carfa... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2024
The steering wheel start shaking and then on the middle console it showed “POWER STEERING”. Now whenever I drive it it’ll pop up and the steering wheel locks up and it is scary because it doesn’t move. And when I turn of the car it’ll unlock but as soon as I start driving it again it does ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2024
ABS will cause complete brake failure when it is engaged. For example, needing to stop quickly to avoid hitting another vehicle and the brakes will lose all pressure and the vehicle will not stop. Several mechanics have not been able to diagnose or fix. Immediately after the incident, there will be ... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 20, 2023
Incident date: Sep 5, 2023
I was driving the vehicle and stopped at a Sonic drive thru. I shifted the car into park and I began to hear a very loud creaking noise. When I shifted the car into drive, the car wouldn’t move. I called a Firestone mechanic and he concluded that it was the CV belt that is connected to the transmi... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 19, 2023
Incident date: Jun 19, 2023
10 speed transmission problem where the torque converter is not engaging the transmission and it does not downshift.feels like driving over rumble strips and feels underpowered. This vehicle has been to the dealership 4 times for this problem and they keep telling me there is nothing wrong
STEERING Feb 23, 2023
Incident date: Feb 23, 2023
Power steering fails at random points while driving.The steering wheel jerks suddenly, locks up and becomes nearly impossible to turn, and the Power steering and StabiliTrack warnings come on. This happens while driving in town and on highways, at high rates of speed. I’m forced to pull off the ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Mar 22, 2022
After picking up children from school, I was driving out of the parking lot down a slow-speed arterial road (35 mph posted speed limit). Roughly 30 seconds after reaching the posted speed limit we heard a loud bang (like a gunshot) and immediately pulled over. The middle section of the panoramic sun... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2020
Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing. The issue is quite prevalent via internet research as potentially thousan... Read more
ENGINE Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2020
Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing. The issue is quite prevalent via internet research as potentially thousan... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2020
Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing. The issue is quite prevalent via internet research as potentially thousan... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 17, 2021
Incident date: Aug 25, 2021
' '['? /The right front headlight was replaced (after receiving a headlight warning) approximately about a year after the warranty expired. The dealership claimed this was due to moisture in the headlight. In August 2021, the left front headlight showed to be having issues with the same error me... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Aug 17, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she noticed moisture inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle filled up with water while it was raining. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the rear ... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 23, 2021
Incident date: May 22, 2021
Oil leaking and wicking into camshaft position sensors, camshaft magnets, O2 sensors, engine wiring harness and ultimately, the ECU is destroying all electronic components connected to the engine causing misfiring and seizing. The issue is quite prevalent via internet research as potentially thousa... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 16, 2020
Incident date: Oct 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BOUNCED AND PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN MERCEDES-BENZ OF CORAL GABLES (300 ALMERIA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134), AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Aug 15, 2019
Incident date: Jun 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. ALSO, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FEATURES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WORLD WIDE MOTORS INC. (3900 EAST 96... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 15, 2019
Incident date: Jun 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. ALSO, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FEATURES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WORLD WIDE MOTORS INC. (3900 EAST 96... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 15, 2019
Incident date: Jun 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. ALSO, SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FEATURES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WORLD WIDE MOTORS INC. (3900 EAST 96... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 5, 2019
Incident date: Mar 3, 2019
SUNROOF EXPLODED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. ROADWAY WAS SMOOTH AND THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME SO I'M CERTAIN IT WASN'T A ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT THAT BROKE IT.
SEATS Nov 10, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE - CERTAIN HIGH END GL MODEL HAVE OPTIONAL EASY THIRD ROW ENTRY. THE SECOND ROW IN SUCH MODELS FOLDS WITH A TOUCH OF A BUTTON. HOWEVER WHEN FULLY DEPLOYED - THE SECOND ROW SEAT'S HEAD REST IN SUCH MODELS PREVENT PROPER INSTALLATION OF KID'S CARSEAT ' SUCH THAT THE UPPER PA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 10, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2017
CONSISTENT MILDEW FOUL ODOR COMES FROM THE AIR CONDITION.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Jan 30, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. WE WERE NOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AND DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN UNPOPULATED AREA ALONG THE !-10 FREEWAY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES May 9, 2015
Incident date: May 7, 2015
YOU NEED TO ORDER A RECALL OF MERCEDES BENZ GL450 (2014) (VIN [XXX]). I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKING WHEN I DROVE BACK FROM SAN DIEGO AND SEVERAL TIMES I WAS CLOSE TO HIT OTHER VEHICLES. IN ADDITION, THIS WEEK MY BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING AND I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION JERKED AND HESITATED TO SHIFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AND THE MODULE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER,... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450

48 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
350000 EQUIPMENT6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE5
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023
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
LI68.05-P-060306 Jan 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed
LI68.05-P-060307 Jan 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the
LI8860P073470 Aug 11, 2021
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8860P073470 Aug 11, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
NCU-2020070018 Nov 12, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O
NCU-2020070018 Nov 12, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O
NCU-2020110011 Nov 11, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O
NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020
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
LI82.20-P-070189 Jan 14, 2020
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
LI82.20-P-070189 Jan 14, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
LI0702P0547173 Nov 14, 2016
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
LI8210P0652091 Nov 10, 2016
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
High beams not functioning when first operated.
LI8285P0647651 Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI8330P0646722 Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
LI8330P0646721 Aug 11, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine fan runs continuously, a/c inoperable or, engine light illuminates sporadically.
LI82.10-P-064172 May 31, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamp lights up sporadically
LI07-04-P061777 Jul 6, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
XENTRY (MERCEDES): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS FAULT TO EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING ENGINE TO BE IN LIMP HOME MODE AND DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP ACTIVATED. MODEL 176, 246, 204, 212, 166, 207, 218, 221, 251. NO YEARS LIS
LI07-04-P061777 Jul 6, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS FAULT TO EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR CAUSING ENGINE TO BE IN LIMP HOME MODE AND DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP ACTIVATED. MODEL 176, 246, 204, 212, 166, 207, 218, 221, 251. NO YEARS LIS
LI82-85P060258 Jun 15, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XENTRY (MERCEDES): DUE TO SOFTWARE OF AUDIO20 CONTROL UNIT AND VERSION OF GARMIN SD CARD, AUDIO SWITCHES OFF AFTER STARTING AND AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE, HAS VERTICAL LINES, DISPLAYS FLICKERS. MODEL 205. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI54-18-P-057927 Jun 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
XENTRY (DAIMLER): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT ARE FAULTS RELATING TO THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR AND/OR OXYGEN SENSOR DUE TO OCCASIONAL TRANSITION RESISTANCE AT CONTACTS, CAUSING ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP TO BE INACTIVE. MODEL ALL.
S-B-80.57/62A Oct 25, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-B-80.57/62A Oct 25, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI91.22-P-059988 Oct 14, 2014
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
2nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding
S-B-80.57/62 Sep 17, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-B-80.57/62 Sep 17, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI46-35P059241 Jun 20, 2014
010000 STEERING
XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117
LI46-35P059241 Jun 20, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117
LI27.20-P-059067 May 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Delayed 2-3 Upshift
1-A Apr 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI01.30-P-058630 Mar 21, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-press
LI01.30-P-058630 Mar 21, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2. Right cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole below high-press
C1A140101 Feb 11, 2014
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
LI30.30-P-055823 Feb 11, 2014
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and/or acoustic warning message).
LI30.30-P-055823 Feb 11, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Collision Prevention Assist (CPA) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and/or acoustic warning message).
GI88.40-P-057430 Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
S-SC- 2013090008 Feb 1, 2014
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
LI83-00P-052510 Jan 6, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
XENTRY (MERCEDES): CONTROL UNITS INSTALLED, UNDER DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HAS WATER ENTERING TRAY, CAUSED BY CONDENSATION HOSE OF A/C HOUSING BEING EITHER DISLOCATED, PINCHED, CRUSHED OR LEAKING. MODEL ALL. *PE
LI8295P054406 Aug 28, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"SOS mbrace service not activated".
LI8270P056963 Aug 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
LI8285P053927 Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
LI8270P055572 Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI27.20-P-055758 Jul 30, 2013
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
LI82.95-P-056655 Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013
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).
LI8870P056690 Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Outside mirror fogged.

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 (current) 3 27
2013 3 51 View
2012 3 51 View
2011 3 64 View
2010 3 48 View
2009 3 22 View
2008 2 89 View
2007 2 162 View

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