6 recalls across 5 model years
The Mercedes-Benz ML550 has 6 recalls covering the 2010–2014 model years, with the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect on 2010–2011 models where the driver's frontal airbag can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
On the 2012–2014 models, water can collect in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control module, causing the engine to stall while driving. Those same years also have a front suspension recall where leaking oil near an ignition source raises the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The 2010–2011 model years carry a brake booster housing corrosion issue where moisture builds up inside the housing and degrades braking performance or causes brake failure entirely.
The 2013–2014 model years have a software fault in the emergency call system where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to report an inaccurate vehicle location to emergency responders.
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Top 5 of 5 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ ML550
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Software & Electronics | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
