2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL63
3 recalls — 4 complaints
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
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
16V900000
Dec 14, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts ... Read more
Consequence
If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Sep 14, 2020
My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG has suffered two separate ECU failures caused by oil migrating through the engine wiring harness. The first failure occurred at ~42,600 miles in 2020, and the second at ~59,000 miles in 2023. Both times, the vehicle developed misfires, check-engine warnings, and drivab... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Sep 14, 2020
My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG has suffered two separate ECU failures caused by oil migrating through the engine wiring harness. The first failure occurred at ~42,600 miles in 2020, and the second at ~59,000 miles in 2023. Both times, the vehicle developed misfires, check-engine warnings, and drivab... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
THE VEHICLE MISFIRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND PRESENTED A CODE FOR FAULTY IGNITION COILS. UPON INSPECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER FOUND OIL IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE.
ENGINE
Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
THE VEHICLE MISFIRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND PRESENTED A CODE FOR FAULTY IGNITION COILS. UPON INSPECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER FOUND OIL IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE.
MERCEDES-BENZ GL63 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL63 across all model years (2013–2016).
13
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths