2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

3 recalls — 126 complaints — 94 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

126 total complaints 9 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	59
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
POWER TRAIN	8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ENGINE	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was brake fluid leaking from the vehicle with the BRAKE warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

On 5/28/2019 Recall V06 was completed on my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500. As part of that repair the adjustment nuts on the steering drag link were welded to prevent loosening and potential separation. On 3/3/2026 I had new front suspension components installed by Les Schwab Tire Center. During that service... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Every time I pull the truck into my garage or a parking stall at low speeds while using the front park sensor it will shut off with the automatic start stop while still in motion. Then you have to let off the brake pedal for it to start and sometimes the vehicle will search forward.

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

On July 23, 2025, at around 10:50 AM, shortly after leaving my community and driving onto a main road, my BMW X5 suddenly experienced what felt like an emergency braking event and completely lost power. I was driving at approximately 40 mph when this happened. It caused surrounding vehicles to hon... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer on several occasions for abnormal oil consumption and a burning odor on the exterior of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2024

On [XXX] I went to a dealership Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep in Tucson Arizona to fix a recall for my vehicle. They denied to fix my vehicle claiming that it was not register under my name, which is not true. I can provide a copy of my vehicle registration if needed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2024

The entire cooling system failed and RED WARNING light appeared leading to $6400 quote for repairs from BMW Seattle. BMW refused to do anything to make this right. They already know the thermostat is defective, so is the aux water pump, and the main water pump fails at only 60,000 miles. We could ha... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2024

Windshield developed crack without impact. Crack runs from the bottom of windshield in front of steering wheel up to the middle of the windshield, impairing visibility. This is the fourth failed windshield on this vehicle within 4 years and 60,000 miles. Average lifespan of windshield on this ca... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2024

Collision Mitigation Braking System malfunctioned on 4/23/24 causing automatic abrupt braking when driving over metal hole cover in road. The braking was so intense the car behind our family nearly collided with our car. In the moment this happened the car was not in driver’s control as a result o... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifting erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission clutch and shift motor had failed. Additionally, the clutc... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

4 times on our 300-mile trip on I-90, where it is a 4-lane divided highway, our Tesla braked unexpectantly (phantom braking) at highway speeds in excess of 65 mph. There were no warning bells or chimes - just violent unexpected braking for no apparent reason. There were no obstructions in the lane... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

Incident date: Aug 3, 2023

The hood appears to flex when you reach speeds greater than 40mph. Took it to honda and it appears that the weld joints already broke loose. So were the outside hood is welded to the internal frame of the hood, it has come loose at all 15+ joints and is now rusted. Honda is working with me to determ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2023

Electronic traction control system fails to deliver power correctly when the vehicle is passing over icy ruts. The system incorrectly delivers additional power to wheels that have lost grip causing unpredictable driving behavior, which startles the driver. Even when Snow mode is on, this sytem fails... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2023

Driving down the freeway, the vehicle lost response to the throttle and transmission resulting in no ability to safely move off the road and needing to coast to the shoulder. A wrench icon on the dash appeared along with an engine light which stayed illuminated and was reading a p0720 error code (O... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2023

2022 FOREST RIVER IBEX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO CO LEAK.

Incident date: Oct 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that the dealer performed NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure occurred after the recall was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she had to stand up in h... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle at the residence. In the process of condu... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2022

I DO NOT KNOW WHERE IS THE EXACLY PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL FROM THE NHTSA

Incident date: Jun 16, 2022

I DO NOT KNOW WHERE IS THE EXACLY PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL FROM THE NHTSA

Incident date: Jan 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic who d... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that roof fabric had begun to detach from the vehicle. Over time, the fabric started to obstruct the contact's vision out of the rear windshield. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was given an estimate for the repa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2021

REAR BRAKE LIGHT GROUND OVERHEATED AND CAUSED FIRE DAMAGING WIRE HARNESS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY DURING DRIVING. ALL TAIL LIGHTS AFFECTED.

Fire

Incident date: Mar 2, 2021

REAR BRAKE LIGHT GROUND OVERHEATED AND CAUSED FIRE DAMAGING WIRE HARNESS AND LIGHT ASSEMBLY DURING DRIVING. ALL TAIL LIGHTS AFFECTED.

Fire

Incident date: Mar 12, 2020

I PUT MY KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD A TOW TRUCK TO COME AND GET MY VEHICLE AND THEY CHARGED THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL OR DRIVE. I KNOW THAT I PROBABLY NEED A NEW BATTERY BUT THIS WAS SCARY.

Incident date: Mar 12, 2020

Incident date: Jan 6, 2020

THE BACK GATE LIGHTS ON ML350 STOPPED WORKING. ACCORDING TO MERCEDES DEALERSHIP, THE BACK LIGHT(BRAKE LIGHTS) ASSEMBLIES ARE ALL CORRODED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW AND THAT THERE WAS NO WATER DAMAGE. I HAVE ALSO HAD FRONT LIGHT ISSU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2019

I TURNED ON THE HEATED DRIVER SIDE AND IT COUGHT FIRE I GOT BURNED TRYING TO SHUT THE FIRE OFF

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMER FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AND NOTICED THAT THE BACK OF THE SEAT WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT WARMER BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. WHEN THE W... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS RANDOMLY ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ERRONEOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING UP TO 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF WEST PALM BEACH (3341 N. DIXIE WHY, STE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2019

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN WAITING PATIENTLY SINCE FEBRUARY 2016, AND EVERY 6 MONTHS MERCEDES BENZ KEEPS DELAYING THE REMEDY TO THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE. MY WIFE AND TODDLER RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE AND I'M ALWAYS IN FEAR THE AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. HOW MUCH LONGER AM I SU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. 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 LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2019

TAMARA RECALL. AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED IN JUNE 2018. NEVER RECEIVED A FINAL NOTICE TO HAVE REPLACED. MY WIFE NO LONGER WANTS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF FEAR. NEEDS TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY OR A LAWSUIT WILL BE FILED.

Incident date: Apr 17, 2018

OIL COOLER LEAK.

Incident date: Apr 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE JERKED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND WAS ABLE TO REGAIN ACCELERATION. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE EXITING TRAFFIC AT 40 MPH, ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2019

Incident date: Jan 2, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. 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 KEYES EUROPEAN MERCEDES-BENZ (LOCA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2019

TAKATA RECALL STILL NO REMEDY!!!!!!!

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. 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. MERCEDES-BENZ OF THE WOODLANDS (16917 I-45, CONROE, T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2019

WHEN CAR COMES TO A STOP, AND THE DRIVER PUSHES THE BUTTON TO PUT THE CAR IN "PARK", THE CAR DOES NOT GO INTO PARK, BUT STAYS IN "DRIVE" OR "REVERSE". DRIVER LEAVES CAR, AND BECAUSE DRIVER IS UNAWARE THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINS IN "DRIVE", AND DID NOT SWITCH TO "PARK", THE CAR CAN BEGIN TO IDLE FORWAR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2019

Incident date: Feb 11, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF WARWICK AT 401-354-2747 (LOCATED AT 1557 BALD HILL RD, WARWICK, RI 02886) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AV... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

TAKATA RECALL VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN GERMANY. NO ONE WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG

Incident date: May 2, 2017

I HAVE CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE AND I GET THE SAME ANSWER, WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT PARTS AND DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS ON THIS VEHICLE.

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MAY OF 2016. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS W... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TAMARA RECALL - STILL NO PARTS AT DEALER TO FIX MY AIRBAGS.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

RECALL WAS MADE IN 2016. IT IS DECEMBER OF 2018 AND THE PART OR REMEDY TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS RECALL IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE!

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	21.0	17.0	Premium	$4,800

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

94 manufacturer communications from 69 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	7
010000 STEERING	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
130000 VISIBILITY	3
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3

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

Armrest In Center Console (Front) Only Opens On One Side Or Not At All - Model Series 167

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Oil in engine wiring harness

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

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.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noises from the mounting of the rear weight sensing system (WSS) sensors

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

With an unfavorable sensor position and high rpms, the sensor may deliver incorrect rpm values and the transmission control unit may detect overspeeding. Owing to the software application, the control unit is not reset in the case of implau

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Noise in center console area of W166.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Noise in center console area of W166.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

130000 VISIBILITY

Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing.

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

010000 STEERING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine diagnosis warning lamp - check engine lamp (CEL) is active. One or more of the faults relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) listed under 'Control unit / Fault' is/are stored in the engine control unit (N3/10).

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES): BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER TO INTERIOR WIRING HARNESS, THERE MAY BE CORROSION AT ELECTRICAL CONNECTING POINT. *PE

020000 SUSPENSION

Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): SOME VEHICLES RECEIVE, OPTICAL AND ACOUSTIC, WARNING MESSAGE REGARDING COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, WITHOUT OBVIOUS REASON, DUE TO OFFSET OF SHORT RANGE SENSOR. MODELS 166. *PE UPDATE 8/25/15. *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

XENTRY (MERCEDES): CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) IS ACTIVATED; STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT IS VERY FINE LEAK. AUTOMATIC FUEL TANK LEAK TEST SOFTWARE IS SENSITIVE AND CAN PRODUCES AN ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSIS. MODELS 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,AND 166

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

130000 VISIBILITY

Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds

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).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS co

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Xenon burner inoperative or flickers

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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

010000 STEERING

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

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

MERCEDES (XENTRY): DUE TO AMINE DEPOSITS FROM STEERING WHEEL FOAM, HORN PLATE OF STEERING WHEEL, SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING THE MULTIFUNCTION BUTTONS, ON STEERING WHEEL, TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

XENTRY (MERCEDES); ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAS IMPLAUSIBLE FAULT ENTRY DUE TO SOFTWARE NEEDING UPDATING. MODELS ML 350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, WHENEVER THE REVERSE GEAR IS ENGAGED, THE REVERSE CAMERA FAILS TO SHOW IN DISPLAY CENTRAL. *PE

350000 EQUIPMENT

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, WHENEVER THE REVERSE GEAR IS ENGAGED, THE REVERSE CAMERA FAILS TO SHOW IN DISPLAY CENTRAL. *PE

150000 SEAT BELTS

MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS

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

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: GRUNTING/CREAKING SOUND FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEN BRAKING, DRIVING OVER SURFACE UNDULATIONS, NEGOTIATING TIGHT CORNERS, OR WHILE MANEUVERING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *JS

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: VEHICLE STUMBLES AND BUCKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER A COLD START WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS LOW (NO DTCS). ENGINE RUNS ROUGH IN A WARM UP PHASE. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: HIGH BEAM ASSIST TEMPORARILY NONFUNCTIONAL. REPLACE MFK AND CALIBRATE WITH THE AID OF THE 'CALIBRATION TARGET FOR NIGHT VIEW ASSIST' SPECIAL TOOL. ALSO INCLUDED GLK350 AND S550 MODEL YEAR 2011. MODEL CLS YEAR 2010-201

010000 STEERING

XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

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

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS

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

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

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

MERCEDES BENZ: 2011 164. THE UNDERFLOOR SEAM SEAL MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. *RM

160000 STRUCTURE

MERCEDES BENZ: 2011 164. THE UNDERFLOOR SEAM SEAL MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. *RM

200000 WHEELS

MERCEDES-BENZ: INSTALLATION INFORMATION OF BOLTED WHEEL CONNECTIONS. ALL MODELS. *RM

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF MULTIPLE BRAKE WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED. THERE IS A WORN LINE CAUSING FAULT CODES. *RM UPDATED 6/29/11. *PE UPDATED 7/13/11. *PE

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

020000 SUSPENSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES THAT ARE DRAINING THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR CAUSING THE AIRMATIC LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM

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

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *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

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

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

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 across all model years (2006–2015).

33 Total Recalls

1,248 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

97 Reported Crashes

89 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	5	78	View
2014	4	107	View
2013	5	82	View
2012	4	92	View
2011 (current)	3	126
2010	3	112	View
2009	3	105	View
2008	2	93	View
2007	2	113	View
2006	2	235	View
2005	0	28	View
2004	0	44	View
2003	0	31	View
2001	0	2	View

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