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 GL450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 March 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Air bags
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Suspension
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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…
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 GL450 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 GL450 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What GL450 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle started, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted because the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer stated…
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the ABS warning light remained activated. The contact stated there was also a grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF SUGAR LAND…
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