The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from leaking oil in the front suspension and a separate axle bolt issue that can make the vehicle unstable and difficult to control.
On the suspension side, oil can leak in the presence of an ignition source and raise the risk of a fire. The axle recall affects certain vehicles built during a specific production window: bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers may not have been assembled correctly, and if those bolts fracture, the vehicle can lose handling capability and become a crash risk. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where the date and time can fall out of sync, causing the system to relay an inaccurate location to emergency responders if the vehicle is in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil in the Active Curve System reservoir can foam and leak from the cap's vent holes when the oil level drops below minimum during certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the oil level as needed and replace the reservoir sealing cap to stop oil foam from leaking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front and/or rear drive axle carrier bolts may have been assembled incorrectly, causing remaining bolts to fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
