CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure
Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing.
Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure
Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
- The hard brake lines from the going to the rear axle ruptured during light braking. The corroded sections have been removed and are available. - I had no indication of a problem until I went to stop the vehicle. I was able to slow the vehicle down but could not keep it from moving forward with out being in neutral. Had there been another car in front of me or in traffic, I would not of been able to stop. - The problem cannot be reproduced by a dealer, since the corroded and ruptured section of the lines had to be replaced. There has been no inspection of the issue since no accident occurred. - No warning lamps or any indication of a problem until the brake pedal was applied. Pedal was f
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Brakes pipe lines
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The contact stated that the dealer had previously serviced the vehicle under an unknown diesel emission recall; however, the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer determined that the engine compartment fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made awar
Malfunction with the air suspension. The vehicle is currently lowered and will not rise which is causing the tires to sit in a bent position and a horrible ride. The tires appear that they will detach from vehicle which is a safety risk for myself and others. After repairs from someone who presented themselves as a certified Mercedesâ mechanic, the issues still exist. The problems first existed about a year and a half ago, about 6 months after purchasing. I am making payments on a vehicle I am unable to safely drive or use for travel with my family. This should be a recall due to several vehicles jus in my area with same issues.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 questions
Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350: Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure; Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Engine (6), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.