2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls and problems

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Urgent: recall 24V-298, recall 22V-315 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls

Recall 24V-298: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Recall 22V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Do not driveReported May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags6
Engine3
Service Brakes2
Fuel System, Diesel2
Unknown or Other2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Steering1
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1
  • Steering › Column — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 102,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2018
This vehicle which is the x164 chassis has a rear fixed panoramic sunroof that is made out of polycarbonate. The polycarbonate sunroof glass is breaking down on the inside of the panel and is cracking. This poses a safety concern due to the fact that once it cracks and degrades to a certain point it will break. If this panel breaks while traveling down the road especially at highway speeds it can fly off the vehicle in turn hitting cars behind me causing an accident. The other safety concern is that when it breaks it more than likely would cause injury to occupants of my vehicle that would be…
Air Bags · at 117,132 miles · reported Mar 27, 2018
The contact owned a 2010 mercedes benz gl350. The contact stated they were involved in a front end collision while driving at approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle air bags deployed as a result the contact sustained bruising to both arms, moderate to severe pain and a broken right foot that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure as the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 117,132.
Air Bags · reported Nov 14, 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (Air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (Centennial imports mercedes-benz, 30550 w. Navy blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had…
Air Bags · reported Nov 7, 2017
Takata recall very concerning that my car is included in the airbag recall yet the airbag mfr has filed for chapter 11. I want this resolved and corrected so I can feel safe driving my car!
Unknown or Other · at 76,000 miles · reported Feb 3, 2016
This car has a oil cooler leak after our oil change at the mercedes dealer we started having an oil leak and the mercedes dealer told us it's the oil cooler leak.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350: 24V-298 (service brakes, hydraulic), 22V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350?

Owners report air bags problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.