2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
1
Injuries
100.0
Severity index
Severity index 100.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 14 | 41.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 14.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 11.8% |
| SEATS | 4 | 11.8% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 8.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 5.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 5.9% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 5.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 14 of 34 complaints (41.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.