repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-900 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine3 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
3Seats
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Visibility/wiper
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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 · 2019 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing 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
2015 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
In owners' words
What GL450 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 experienced an unexpected vehicle fire on Feb 13th 2026. The vehicle was just parked when I noticed smoke from the engine. The vehicle caught fire within a short period of time, and 911 was called. There was no known external cause for the fire. The incident appeared…
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally request the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s assistance regarding a critical safety defect in my 2015 Mercedes‑Benz GL 450 (M278 engine). I purchased this vehicle in October 2024 with 76,000 miles, and it now has about 87,000 miles.…
The contact owns 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC code: P060A00 was retrieved. The dealer determined that the solenoid valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact related the…
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