Mercedes-Benz GL550 complaints by model year
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2008–2016. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls (10)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one GL550 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V298000 | Apr 26, 2024 | Brake Booster Corrosion May Impair Braking | 2008–2012 | 2.8% |
| 22V315000 | May 9, 2022 | Brake Booster Corrosion May Impair Braking | 2008–2012 | 51.4% |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services | 2013–2016 | 78.4% |
| 18V272000 | Apr 27, 2018 | Oil in Active Curve System may Leak | 2013–2016 | 94% |
| 17V241000 | Apr 11, 2017 | Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist | 2016, 2017 | 86.6% |
| 16V903000 | Dec 15, 2016 | Classification System may Deactivate Air Bag | 2016, 2017 | 88.8% |
| 16V900000 | Dec 14, 2016 | Improperly Assembled Axle Carrier Bolts | 2015 | 72.9% |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009–2012 | 92.5% |
| 14V158000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Child Seat Anchorage/FMVSS 225 | 2014 | 81.2% |
| 13V166000 | Apr 29, 2013 | Seat Belt Anchor Fittings may be Loose | 2013 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Mercedes-Benz GL550 FAQ
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GL550 had?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercedes-Benz GL550 model year from 2008 to 2016. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL550 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2011 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (15) and the 2016 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GL550 problems?
Across the 2008–2016 model years, owners most often name the air bags, engine, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.