repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Fuel system, diesel
2Service brakes
1Structure
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other GL350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL350 median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GL350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* 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…
TL* 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.…
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!
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