2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 air bags problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle started, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted because the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer stated…”
filed Feb 9, 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the ABS warning light remained activated. The contact stated there was also a grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of…”
filed Dec 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
Air Bags problems in other GL450 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 GL450 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 GL450 | 21 | 47% |
| 2011 GL450 | 34 | 62% |
| 2008 GL450 | 6 | 11% |
| 2007 GL450 | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.