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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 225 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 0 | 20 | |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 0 | 35 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 0 | 40 | |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 0 | 52 | |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 0 | 78 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model years with the most are the 2012 (78), 2013 (52) and 2014 (40). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2016 (20), 2015 (35) and 2014 (40), out of 5 model years from 2012 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
14 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (5), 2013 (5) and 2015 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
13 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2013 (7), 2014 (3) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 12% for cars first registered in 2016 to 28.3% for 2012, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.