2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's seat was excessively hot while using the heated seat feature. The contact was burned by the excessive heat while using the heated seat. The contact stated there was no medical attention needed; however, the contact placed a pad on the seat for protection. In addition, while using the heated seat feature, the contact became aware of a burning odor. The contact contacted the dealer, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11568732, filed 2024-01, 99,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10135625Oct 14, 20142nd seat row Power Easy Entry function impairment of backrest folding
- 10166097Jul 12, 2014Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
- 10166096Jul 9, 2014The release loop of the Easy Entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350
13 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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