2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.
“Tried to install child safety seats in 2nd row seats. The 2nd row headrests prevent the proper installation of the child safety seats. The headrests cannot be removed, or moved out of the way so that the child safety seats can be installed properly. I have reported to our Mercedes-Benz dealer. They are working on a response.”
NHTSA complaint #10669746, filed 2015-01, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that the headrest prevented the contact from properly installing a child safety seat in the rear of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the headrest could only be removed by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10663410, filed 2014-12, 2,000 milesRelated 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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