CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (21 reports).
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems
Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder, and the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer determined that the brake booster had failed; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made a
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and attempting to bring the vehicle of a complete stop, the vehicle slowed but failed to stop as expected. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard but was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by using the parking brake. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front driverâs side brake line, observing that the brake line was heavily corroded causing the line to rupture. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnose
The EIS module we have found has an issue with the part from Japan that does not have enough Sauder on a part of it, so when the temp drops below 50 degrees or less the ignition starts but all the safety features go off and the computer shuts down the vehicle. Reason is the metal contracts in cold weather causing the connections to not fully meet. We have figured this out after many times of replacing the main battery, aux battery thinking this is the issue. After much research on the web and MB forums this seems to be an issue especially in the colder climates with some of the older models. Some others have had have their autos stop in the middle of driving them in cold weather. Not sure
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and opened the sunroof and became aware that the sunroof panel had detached, and the glass fell inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V874000 (VISIBILITY); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the failure was reported to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 160,000.
brake line corrison and leak, results in no braking.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 questions
Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450: 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (21), Suspension (5), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 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.