2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while the fuel gauge was at a quarter tank. An unknown message was displayed. AAA arrived on the scene and added fuel to the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred on two separate occasions while the fuel gauge was at a quarter tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge module and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509978, filed 2023-03, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
- 10167487Mar 21, 2014Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278. 1. Left cylinder head: Oil passage plug hole on left beside mechanical vacuum pump. 2…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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