2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 19V787000 2019-11-01

  Recall 19V787000

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

  Recorded model years: 2014

• 18V272000 2018-04-27

  Recall 18V272000

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and…

  Recorded model years: 2014

• 14V158000 2014-03-31

  Recall 14V158000

  Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. As such, these vehicles do…

  Recorded model years: 2014

A further 11 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11035005 2026-07-14

  LI35.30-P-058566

  Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to cracking of the microweld…

  Recorded model years: 2014

• 11035003 2026-07-08

  LI33.20-P-078406

  Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also:…

  Recorded model years: 2014

• 11034932 2026-07-07

  LI33.20-P-078406

  Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also:…

  Recorded model years: 2014

Showing 3 of 77 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 159 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.

See all model years Go to the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class page

A further 1 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2018217 2018-04-27

  Transport Canada recall 2018217

  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.…

  Recorded model years: 2014

• 2017145 2017-03-15

  Transport Canada recall 2017145

  Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

  Recorded model years: 2014

A further 15 records exist for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

21 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

By system

• Engine7 (25.9%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2007–2016.
• Electrical system3 (11.1%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2016.
• Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)3 (11.1%)
• Brakes2 (7.4%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2007–2013.
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)2 (7.4%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2015.
• Driver-assistance systems1 (3.7%)
• Doors, latches & locks1 (3.7%)
• Lights1 (3.7%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2015.

Other / uncategorized: 3 classifications (11.1%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 416 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.