2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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 rear headrests in the models that have the ez fold system in the 2014 GL550 will not come out, nor do the headrests tilt back to a comfortable position for children. In the mercedes forums, there are dozens of comments on this and I have attached photos from one of these that mimics what my children, 9 & 13 are experiencing - unable to sit very comfortably in the back seat, as the headrest protrudes too far out where their necks are too cranked forward, or head is not in a good position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991657, filed 2017-05, 33,000 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology