2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATICMercedes Benz Gl-350-bluetec-4matic 2011

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC.
The vehicle is described as a Sport utility vehicle.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
MERCEDES BENZDiesel
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC?
     - The 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 10.4 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC is $2337.
  • Are there recalls for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL-350-BLUETEC-4MATIC, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 3L 6 cylinder 7-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 258227 [USA]: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 119174 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 94712 [USA]: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

  • Recall 79229 [USA]: Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • NCU-2023060005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz ag ("mbag"), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that on certain model year (??A?A?My??A?A?) 2009-2012 gl-class, ml-class, r-class, and s-class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • TakataRecall - AIR BAGS: Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 mercedes-benz passenger vehicles involving takata driver-side airbags containing psdl-5 type inflators
  • LI8330P0496447 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.
  • NCU to Dealershi - STRUCTURE: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to allegations that the ?590 mar
  • NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
  • LI82.20-P-070189 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
  • LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • LI47.20-P-054958 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Combination message: "clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - bosch) or P226997 (water level message - delphi) or 171600 (filter load - bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
  • LI27.20-P-055758 - POWER TRAIN: Fc 2783 (friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or fc 0741 (actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce
  • LI01.30-P-058630 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Minor 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. Right cylinder head: oil passage plug hole below high-press
  • S-SC- 2013090008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service campaign has been initiated because daimler ag (dag), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized mercedes-benz deal
  • LI30.30-P-055823 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Collision prevention assist (cpa) may warn for no obvious reason (optical and/or acoustic warning message).
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI91.22-P-059388 - SEATS: Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
  • LI91.12-P-059378 - SEATS: The release loop of the easy entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
  • LI82.10-P-064172 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlamp lights up sporadically
  • LI91.22-P-059988 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: 2nd seat row power easy entry function impairment of backrest folding
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • LI46-35P059241 - STEERING: Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering malfunction, service required. Steering system is sluggish. Model 117
  • SB-40-10-72 - WHEELS: Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. All models. *rm
  • LI46-20-P - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the area of input shaft, because of wear on a seal ring. Model 164/251. *rm updated 2/1/12. *pe
  • LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
  • LI-27-60-P049270 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged. *rm
  • SB-20101100005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm
  • LI-27-50 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. Gearshifts are no longer possible. This is caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. *rm updated 9/20/11. *pe updated 5/9/14. *pe
  • SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Known Recall Investigations
  • Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002

    From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20180621

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20171017

Getting message " malfunctioning" and compressor cooling down even though changing front struts and making roaring noise when car is idle, and burnt smell inside car.

NoNoN NoneNone20170210

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20170116

I was advised by mercedes 6 months ago that my air bag is defective--or prone to hazard in an accident. They said there is no remedy. I want the airbags deactivated but mercedes refuses

NoNoN NoneNone20161015

Had a oil change by mercedes dealer park my truck for a few weeks when i drove it i had a oil leak. I call mercedes to report it mercedes had it tow in .They say it was a oil cooler leak i only have 48,000 miles don't drive it all the time. Didn't have a leak until the oil change now they want me to pay for it.I had the truck park in my garage oil was on the floor in my garage i do have pictures of oil on the floor in my garage and around the engine where oil is coming from.

NoNoN NoneNone20160609

The left rear passenger seat belt is broken. The mechanism will not retract. When i spoke with the mercedes dealership they said they have been seeing this problem, but there is nothing that they can do. They only respond to recalls that nhtsa initiates. They would not replace the broken seat belt for free, because it is not under warranty anymore even though the car only has 37,000 miles, because it is 5 years old, the warranty was 50,000 or 4 years, whichever came first. We paid over $400 to replace the seatbelt because this is a definite safety issue that needed to be addressed immediately. We have pictures and the original part in our possession. We know this is a problem with this model and we hope you can issue a recall. Thank you.

NoNoN NoneNone20160601

Hello. My vehicle has experienced two severely elongated timing chains in 30,000 miles of driving. Total miles on the vehicle are 114,000, and the vehicle is a 2011. I have been advised that if the timing chain fails during driving, it will cause an engine stall, and may potentially cause seizure of the transmission and wheels, causing a severe safety hazard. At a cost of approximately $8,000, the timing chain and all related timing components had been replaced approximately 15 months ago, and now, the problem has recurred. In speaking with others, this is not an isolated incident; however, recurrence of the problem suggests to me that there is an inherent defect in the engine that causes timing chains to fail.

NoNoN NoneNone20160229

Got this recall issued 3 years ago,the infamous takata airbag.Called the dealers around again and again,they are saying no parts available .Always they say it s gonna be someday in the near future,no specific time or dates.Due to the vital nature of this issue i cant accept their candor and lack of interest .Please check and advice of my consumer mode to address this issue.Thank you

NoNoN NoneNone20160210

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz gl350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of virginia beach (4949 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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