Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL, the most recent reported on October 3, 2011 (Fuel system, diesel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL recalls

Fuel system, diesel

NHTSA campaign 11V496000 · reported October 3, 2011 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 6,872 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
The risk: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz USA at 1-800-367-6372.

Fuel system, other: fuel filter

NHTSA campaign 10V540000 · reported October 29, 2010 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 2,297 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
The risk: Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign 11v-496.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering2
Electrical system1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 10, 2011 · Steering · 1,436 miles
IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND LESS THAN 1,500 MILES, THE BRAND NEW SUV'S STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING DURING THE TURN, THE BELT , THE PULLEY AND THE TENSIONER WERE BROKEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING.

Sep 7, 2011 · Steering · 1,460 miles
MY HUSBAND WAS GOING ON HIS THIRD DEPLOYMENT, HE DID NOT WANT ME TO HAVE ANY CAR PROBLEM, SO WE SPENT ALMOST 70K FOR A BRAND NEW 2011 MERCEDES GL BLUE TECH. HOWEVER, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND 1460 MILES, THE STEERING WHEEL QUIT WORKING DURING A TURN, IT ALMOST KILLED ME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER (VALLEY MOTOR MERCEDES…

Jun 9, 2011 · Vehicle speed control · 4,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND THE TURN SIGNAL WERE BOTH LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHENEVER HE ACTIVATED THE LEFT OF RIGHT TURN SIGNALS, HIS HAND WOULD HIT THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSING IT TO ENGAGE INSTEAD OF THE TURN SIGNAL WHICH…

GL model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2008	3	1
2009	0	1
2010	0	4
2011	2	3

All Mercedes-Benz GL years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL, the most recent reported on October 3, 2011 (Fuel system, diesel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 10, 2011.