Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class has 0 recalls, 51 complaints.
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Recalls
51
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving along in my 2013 MB GL450 with the M278 engine when the engine stopped. I had it towe... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the freeway, we picked up a big screw in our tire which immediately deflated. To co... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway approximately 70 mph the car stalled. I slowly came to a stop, unable t... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I am reaching out to bring to your attention a significant manufacturing flaw in the Mercedes GL450 ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked; however... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SUROUND CAMERAS ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT AND BACKUP LIGHTS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | ENGINE | Exhaust valve not working properly and the result of an engine misfire. Mercedez sent us a warranty ... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering w... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | ENGINE | The engine failed under 100k miles after being properly maintained according to the manufactures gui... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450; it started with the activation of the vehicle's check - engine light. T... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | Driver side, 2nd row seat belt will not retract. Needed for our children. I will contact a local ... |
| Mar 3, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Unknown:The road adaptive tire pressure sensors are off and the air suspension is malfunctions.At th... |
| May 25, 2021 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Driver's side tire continues to leak air - note low tire pressure even with new tire replacement. A... |
| Oct 6, 2020 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE PURCHASED THE 2013 GL 550 FIVE MONTHS AGO. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ITSELF I... |
| Jul 17, 2020 | SUSPENSION | WHEN ACTIVATION OF THE SUSPENSION LIFT SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR IS COOLING THEN A MALFUNCTION MESSAGE APPE... |
| Apr 11, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2013 MERCEDES ROUGH RUNNING AT IDLE, VARIOUS FAULTS STORED FOR INJECTOR QUANTITY COMPENSATION FOR CY... |
| Jan 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS | A DEFECTIVE REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG ALERT / SIGN COMES ON ONCE I TURN THE ENGINE ON. IT ST... |
| Jul 12, 2019 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | UPON ACCELERATION AFTER A COMPLETE STOP THERE ARE SEVERAL SECONDS OF HESITATION TO ACCELERATE AND LO... |
| Jul 4, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | THIS CAR HAS LOT OF ISSUES WITH WATER PUMP, RADIATOR LEAK, LOT OF ENGINE PROBLEMS. OIL LEAK IT'S GO... |