2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 50%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 50% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. I'm writing to complain about the unacceptable length of time it is taking mercedes to recall this part. Given we're driving around with what amounts to a grenade in our airbags, it shouldn't take a year and a half (and counting) between recall notice date and today...with no date for resolution yet identified by mercedes. My family is at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11052013, filed 2017-12“Takata recall dealership does not respond to my request to repair or replace air bag. Mercedes- benz of new orleans is dealership where we purchased vehicle. Its over a year with the same response that they are waiting for parts. We are very concerned about our safety should we be in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11045505, filed 2017-11“I received correspondence of the safety recall in december of 2017. The letter states of death and and serious injury and as of today may 25 2018. I have not received correspondence of repair or direction.”
NHTSA complaint #11097767, filed 2018-05“Received a letter in the mail in 2016. Called local dealership (greenville, sc location) and was told they didn't have the parts/materials to fix the airbag issue. Asked if they would notify me when items were received, and dealership said they would not be receiving any parts to fix the issue because there was a shortage... They didn't know how to direct me. Wasn't sure what to do until a post card was received in the mail yesterday. I'm not certain of an except date. I recall it being in december of 2016 when I called the local dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11039473, filed 2017-10“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle started, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted because the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer stated that the seat belt was malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11506441, filed 2023-02, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GL450 2009–2012, C350 2006–2011, C300 2008–2011 +22 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235996Feb 26, 2016Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing…
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450
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.
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