2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, diesel
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),…
Remedy: 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.
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Fuel filter (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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 This campaign has been superseded .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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,299 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. *kb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2011 · Steering
“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,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2011 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (GLK350, GLK350 4matic). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz Gl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Gl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl
How do I know if my 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V540000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.