The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the front suspension, where an oil leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A second recall affects child seat safety on vehicles built during a narrow window in November 2013: the foldable second-row seat bottom may not fold down far enough to expose the lower anchor points, which can prevent a child safety seat from being properly secured and raise the risk of injury in a crash. There is also a software issue with the emergency call system, where a fault can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location when contacting emergency services, potentially slowing their response.
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
The second row seat bottom may not fold down enough to allow proper access to child seat anchors.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the second row seat pan if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
