2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:09:01.884Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2010: 3 complaints 2010 3 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2010: 3 complaints 2010 3 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2010: 3 complaints 2010 3 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2010: 3 complaints

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Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata inflators remedy for recall of Takata airbags still not available one and a half years after the recall was issued. I am in zone a, phase 1, which should be completed first.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-15

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz GL550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-08

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    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 2016.

  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. R
    2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 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.

    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 performed free of charge.

  4. R
    2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 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.

    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 performed free of charge.

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.