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Mercedes-Benz ML550 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints across 7 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML550 (2008–2014). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

6
safety recalls, all years
39
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls
2008
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz ML550 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML55033
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML55033
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML55021
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML55036
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML55034
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML55034
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550218

What Mercedes-Benz ML550 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 18.

All Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz ML550, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  2. Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module and fuel system, diesel: control/drive module

    NHTSA 22V955000 Reported 348,183 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

  3. Vacuum (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 22V315000 Reported 350,294 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, 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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  4. 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…

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  5. 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…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

  6. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V081000 Reported 711,159 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63…

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

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.