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Mercedes-Benz GL350Model year report

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 90 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Oil leak persistent from oil cooler in diesel bluetec engine spraying oil outside gasket onto fuel lines, oil pan, and onto the ground emitting high level of smoke with tarry burnt toxic noxious charcoal smell fumigating through the cabin and outside with visible blue smoke while driving moderate to long distances. Black tarry residue leakage visible on driveway and street underneath car when parked overnight or for short time with pan leaked.”

NHTSA complaint #11207874, filed 2019-05, 59,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Oil leak persistent from oil cooler in diesel bluetec engine spraying oil outside gasket onto fuel lines, oil pan, and onto the ground emitting high level of smoke with tarry burnt toxic noxious charcoal smell fumigating through the cabin and outside with visible blue smoke while driving moderate to long distances. Black tarry residue leakage visible on driveway and street underneath car when parked overnight or for short time with pan leaked.”

NHTSA complaint #11105432, filed 2018-07, 70,000 miles

Other or unknown: “There are 13 complaints already logged at NHTSA about different model benz with panoramic roof suddenly exploding. Likely all those unfortunate drivers, I was driving on a clear sat morning of oct 2016 with no traffic around me when I suddenly heard a loud explosion like a bullet fired. I got scared and almost lost the control and got stunned. Few seconds latter, I saw glass of panoramic roof shattering down I 465. I pulled over & called the road side.there are several dozen cases on benz forum, dealer and benz not admitting the design defect. Differing it to insurance due to high cost. …”

NHTSA complaint #10925563, filed 2016-11, 53,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 63,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20162018201932022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 90 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 90 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GL350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015724,3003———Not enough data
2014660,0003———Not enough data
2013758,5003———Not enough data
20122299,0003———Rising
20112379,2553———Stable
20101649,0002———Stable

All Mercedes-Benz GL350 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 63,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.