This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Ml350.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from oil leaking near the front suspension and a separate fuel pump control unit that water can damage, potentially stalling the engine while driving.
Water collecting in the spare tire wheel well can corrode and disable the fuel pump control unit, cutting engine power without warning and leaving the driver without propulsion in traffic. On the safety systems side, a software fault in the airbag control system can cause the airbags to fail to deploy correctly in a crash, reducing the protection they would otherwise provide to occupants. There is also a software issue affecting the emergency call system: a fault can cause the system's internal clock to report an incorrect date and time, which means that if an emergency call is placed, the vehicle's location data sent to responders may be wrong, potentially delaying their arrival.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can collect in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, potentially causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a water drain plug, check for water damage, and replace the fuel pump control unit if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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
Control unit software may be incorrect, potentially preventing airbags from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the control unit software at no cost to restore proper airbag deployment function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
