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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Engine
2018-04-27 · campaign 2018-217
On certain vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS), the oil in the ACS’s reservoir could start foaming under certain dynamic driving situations in combination with an oil level below minimum. The oil foam could leak out of the oil reservoir through the vent holes in the sealing cap and spray onto hot surface components of the exhaust system. This could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ACS reservoir for proper oil level and replace the sealing cap with an updated part.
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.
Steering
2017-02-09 · campaign 2017-059 · 8 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the connections between the upper control arms and the axle stubs may not have been tightened properly during assembly. This could affect steering and directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will check the bolt torque connections between the upper control arms and axle stubs and replace the upper control arms if necessary.
Seats and restraints
2016-12-13 · campaign 2016-618
On certain vehicles, the calibration of the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not detect a small statured seat occupant if the occupant is sitting on the edge of the seat and remains stationary for a long period of time. As a result, the passenger frontal airbag may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the Occupant Classification System.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| AMG GL63 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
| GL450 4matic 3.0 L Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| GL550 4matic 4.7 L Automatic 7-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,500 |
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