2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 14% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 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 2nd row headrests do not fully extend/retract upward and also cannot be removed! We are being told by mbusa that this is because of the easy entry 2nd row option and that those headrests have limited capabilities as far as raising/lowering/removing. As a result children sitting in the 2nd row have their heads pushed forward (because of the headrests) which is causing major neck discomfort and is a real hazard for children. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525534, filed 2013-07, 180 miles“My child, who is 11, can not sit in the rear seats of this truck without the shoulder harness sliding across his neck, a terrible situation should an accident occur. His head is forced downward by the head rest in either the up or down position. Given the position of the head rest, even a booster seat is ineffective. The vehicle is equipped with power easy entry option which makes removing the headrests impossible (vehicles without this option have removable head rests). …”
NHTSA complaint #10525802, filed 2013-07, 10 miles“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that the second road seat head rests would not allow his child to be secured properly in a booster seat. The contact mentioned that the head rests would cause the child to be pushed toward the side. The contact was concerned that the seat belts would not secure the child in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who stated that they were unable to alter the design of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 2,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10537338, filed 2013-08, 2,500 miles“Headrests on second row with easy entry option cannot be removed. Therefore, proper installation of a child safety seat (convertible car seat) is impossible. This family vehicle is unusable safely for a child.”
NHTSA complaint #10692018, filed 2015-03Related 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
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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