2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls

Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location

Recall 19V787Nov 1, 201924,226 vehicles affected

A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.

Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk

Recall 18V272Apr 27, 20189,725 vehicles affected

The Active Curve System (ACS) reservoir in certain vehicles can lose oil when the oil level drops below the minimum.

Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V241Apr 11, 201758,323 vehicles affected

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.

Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 16V903Dec 15, 201647,799 vehicles affected

Some 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL and GLE vehicles built between April 2014 and May 2016 may have an incorrect calibration in the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS).

Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2025-09-09, Electrical System
water intrusion into the spare tire well compartment and the battery compartment affecting the battery and starter.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire Risk; Water Can Disable Steering Assist, Raising Crash Risk; Passenger Air Bag May Wrongly Turn Off, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 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.

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