repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 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 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has problems
93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
18Seat belts
17Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting
5Structure
4Service brakes
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 40 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 18 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 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
2009 vs. every other ML350 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 ML350 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What ML350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DEALERSHIP ON NORTHERN BLVD IN QUEENS NY UNABLE TO GIVE ME AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE BAG. THEY CLAIM THEY ARE YEARS BEHIND REPLACING MY AIR BAG AND THEY CAN'T CONFIRM WHEN THEY WILL GET A REPLACEMENT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL COMPLETED DUE TO THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR BEING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
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