Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 69 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GL550 (model years 2008–2017). The most reported problem area is air bags (24 complaints), followed by engine (11 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GL550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 5 of 10 | |
| Engine | 11 | 5 of 10 | |
| Steering | 11 | 3 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | 6 of 10 | |
| Power train | 4 | 2 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2008–2012 | 15,604 |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2008–2012 | 350,294 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2016 | 24,226 |
| 18V272000 | Apr 27, 2018 | Suspension: front | 2013–2016 | 9,725 |
| 17V241000 | Apr 11, 2017 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2016–2017 | 58,323 |
| 16V903000 | Dec 15, 2016 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2016–2017 | 47,799 |
| 16V900000 | Dec 14, 2016 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2015 | 48 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2009–2012 | 711,159 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.