2011 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Engine (6) · Service Brakes (3)
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Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2024-04-26 · campaign 24V298000 · 15,604 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2022-05-09 · campaign 22V315000 · 350,294 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V081000 · 711,159 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-201
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (44)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Exterior Lighting 2026-03-09 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the la
Showing the 6 most recent of 44 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-24 · Service Brakes“- 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 …”
2024-12-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“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 …”
2023-03-20 · Engine · 60,001 mi“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 l…”
2022-07-19 · Unknown Or Other“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 mercedes’ mechanic, t…”
2022-05-16 · Service Brakes · 129,748 mi“the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and went all the way to the floorboard. the contact then pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. however, there was 20-foot stopping distance delay. the warning message "brake fluid low" was displayed…”
2022-01-04 · Engine · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.…”
2021-12-03 · Engine · 117,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to decelerate. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact continued to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust valve p…”
2019-03-09 · Air Bags“got this recall issued 3 years ago,the infamous takata airbag.called the dealers around again and again,they are saying no parts available .always they say it s gonna be someday in the near future,no specific time or dates.due to the vital nature of this issue i cant accept their candor and lack of interest .please check and advice of my consumer …”
2018-10-09 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. ray catena of freehold mercedes-benz (4380 route 9 south, freehold, nj 07728, 732-339-6800) stated t…”
2018-06-26 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.