CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450 recalls
Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (including GL, GLE, GL63 AMG, E400 and GLE300d models) may have an electric power steering connector that is not sealed well enough.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 (NA) MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. AFTER ARRIVING HOME AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED FLAGSHIP MOTORCARS OF LYNNFIELD NORTH (385 BROADWAY RTE. 1, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940, (781) 596-9700) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450 questions
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450: Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL450?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.