Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz gl-class has 0 recalls, 95 complaints.
0
Recalls
95
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | - The hard brake lines from the going to the rear axle ruptured during light braking. The corroded s... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving and attempting t... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | ENGINE | Check Engine Light came on and took it to the mechanic who identified low compression on cylinder #3... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes pipe lines |
| Aug 15, 2023 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while reversing, the message "R... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We smelled smoke from under the passenger seat. We had the car in for a recall and service recently ... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that the dealer had previously servi... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | SEATS | Heated seat caught fire while driving |
| Oct 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Intermittently car does not engage when key fob is inserted into eis (electric ignition switch) and ... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I [XXX] own. The Mercedes Benz, it was in recall for the Air Bag, I took it to the Dealer at the Cor... |
| May 19, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brought this vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Peoria, Peoria, IL. for routine maintenance on May 19, 20... |
| Dec 29, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately ... |
| Dec 16, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake peda... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the ac... |
| Apr 5, 2021 | SUSPENSION | WE WERE STOPPED AT A RED STOPLIGHT, OUT OF NOWHERE THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION, SHOOK THE WHOLE CAR A... |
| Mar 27, 2020 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Malfunction with the air suspension. The vehicle is currently lowered and will not rise which is cau... |