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 ML350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2010 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 June 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
10Seat belts
5Service brakes
5Engine
5Exterior lighting
4Steering
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 67 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 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.
3 recalls
2010 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
2010 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
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 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.
I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.
WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN MOTION, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, AN ALARM WENT OFF STATING "RETURN TO WORKSHOP" TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, DASHBOARD WHEN BLANK (NO SPEEDOMETER WORKING), SRS ALARM AND COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER IN OCTOBER OF 2018 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
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