2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has problems

52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine111
Power train75
Service brakes62
Suspension41
Structure43
Fuel/propulsion system40
Fuel system, diesel40
Fuel system, gasoline40
Steering42
12 other systems215

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2015 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.

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles · 233,290 repaired

Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 18V-272 · Apr 27, 2018 · 9,725 vehicles · 9,138 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2018 Q2

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 16V-900 · Dec 14, 2016 · 48 vehicles · 35 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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87%repaired · 2017 Q4

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 16V-442 · Jun 16, 2016 · 423 vehicles · 370 repaired

Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 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

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In owners' words

What ML350 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Cam Shaft replacement diagnosed after week and half visit to Mercedes Benz dealership for engine rattling at cold start up. We are left with a $10,000 repair after performing all scheduled maintenance at the Mercedes Benz dealership since owning in 2015.
Complaint 11676806 · Jul 28, 2025
precense of some liquik oil from up motor litle meiby ist because change oil because i buy recently, i need observed,ore time today i clean this area.
Complaint 11565307 · Jan 13, 2024
I took my car in for a different repair and they found this issue as well. "Diagnostic - Oil leak (Visual): front covers leaking oil down front of engine." The leak was due to a crack in the sealing cap. My car 2015 Mercedes ML350 4Matic is in the recall for [PHONE] but my VIN number was not…
Complaint 11508373 · Feb 21, 2023

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