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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 24V298000 Reported 15,604 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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 brake failure.

    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…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The car has started not shifting normally. It can get stuck in gear. So, you may pull to a stop sign and not be able to move because it’s stuck in 4th. What makes this really dangerous is that it will”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2022 · Power train

Compare Mercedes-Benz GL350 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz GL350 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL35011
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350216
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350323
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350322
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL35037
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL35036
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL35037
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL35044
2017 Mercedes-Benz GL35021

Checking a specific 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350

How do I know if my 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL350; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 24V298000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.