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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2015 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. Communication

    NHTSA 19V787000 Reported 24,226 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

    Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…

  2. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 18V272000 Reported 9,725 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic,…

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may…

  3. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 16V900000 Reported 48 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle…

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,970 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“On Mercedes GL350, the trunk/ hatch door will not open from outside. It just stopped working. Therefore, I tried to open it from inside, but there is no manual latch inside to open the trunk/ hatch do”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2024 · Latches/locks/linkages

“Took to South Bay Mercedes dealer in Torrance because of engine light on. Cause: "Obsolete CDI Control Unit Software" Repair: "Updated to latest software version" Charge: $224.99 because "not covered”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2022 · Engine

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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350

How do I know if my 2015 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350; 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 16V900000).

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.