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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Brakes
2022-05-06 · campaign 2022-237
Issue:
On certain vehicles, corrosion could cause the brake booster to fail. If this happens, there may be an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. In rare cases of severe corrosion, the brake booster could separate completely and cause a loss of brakes.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz advises you to stop driving your vehicle immediately. The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a local Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange for towing and an inspection. The dealer will remove the rubber brake booster sleeve and determine whether the vehicle is safe to drive or if it can't be driven and a parts replacement is necessary. Also, depending on the results of the inspection, you may need to return within two years for a re-inspection.
Airbag
2017-03-15 · campaign 2017-145 · 4 vehicles
On certain vehicles, an update provided between de 3rd and 5th of December 2016 to the vehicle control unit may have been incorrectly applied. This could affect the proper function of various safety systems such as airbag deployment sequence, seatbelts recognition status, speed limiter setting and others. These conditions could increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will update the affected control units.
Airbag
2016-04-13 · campaign 2016-158
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module.
Fuel system
2011-10-04 · campaign 2011-359
On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the fuel filter assembly may develop a leak from the fuel heater o-ring seal. Diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. This could ultimately result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the diesel fuel filter assembly.
Fuel system
2010-10-29 · campaign 2010-375
On certain GL350, ML350 and R350 BlueTEC vehicles, the diesel fuel filter may have an O-ring that was not properly lubricated during assembly, which could lead to a diesel fuel leakage. As a result, diesel fuel may be deposited on the road and create a risk a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| GL450 4matic 4.7 L Automatic 7-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,500 |
| GL550 4matic 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
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