2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
12 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata recall...why is no one able to help me. My airbags have been recalled and I keep getting tossed around and no one is claming responsibility. The reason I purchased a mercedes is for safety of my family of five. What do I do to get this fixed?
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08
Takata recall received notification of airbag recall, notified the dealership multiple time trying to get it fixed. Going on a year and still no fix or given a time frame to get it done.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Takata recall. My car is on the "High risk" List of cars that need to have the airbags replaced, but I have contacted the dealer twice and both times I was told not to call again because they would contact me when replacement were available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Service brakes
1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, diesel
1 of 15 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.
Electrical system
1 of 15 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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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.
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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
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, diesel: 1 report 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 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL550 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.