2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 62%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 62% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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 - the recall originally came out in 2/2016, and at the time, it said a remedy was not yet available. I recently read another article about the recall and when I checked it still said a remedy wasn't available. That's three years they've had to fix it and they haven't.”
NHTSA complaint #11179924, filed 2019-02, 98,000 miles“We were south bound on us131 and was struck in the drivers door. Entire drivers side of the vehicle has damage from front bumper to rear wheel. None of the air bags deployed and the computer has a stored code for both drivers side doors. I have contacted mercedes and they contend that the air bags performed properly. Vehicle is just now being disassembled to determine damage so I think mercedes might be covering something up.”
NHTSA complaint #10628199, filed 2014-08, 37,688 miles“Takata recall-how can you have this lethal of a situation and not have parts to replace. I want it in writing that I tried to rectify this and have been told there are no parts available at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11042911, filed 2017-11, 60,000 miles“I bought a mercedes GL450 about a year ago, is well taken care of ever since I got it, also the reason I purshased this vehicle because I've heard good things from mercedes that it's safe and a reliable vehicle . So I thought and I would've never imagine this vehicle put me my family and I at risk. Starting with the airbag. The sensor keeps on triggering it so its malfunctioned. Also I have an ABS/esp sensor on as well. So as I am driving the car the car suddenly brakes frequent, there's times that it doesn't at all and the brake system doesn't work at all. Huge red flag!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10850434, filed 2016-03, 79,000 miles“Takata recall. This car is used to transport my grand kids around town. I also use it as a realtor to carry customers around. I am very concerned about the slow reaction from the mercedes dealership and the liability I carry. I am concerned about the safety of my passengers. Please put some pressure on them to repair/replace these dangerous air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #11080611, filed 2018-03Related 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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