How common are airbag complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?

Airbags account for 21 of the 42 total complaints filed for the 2010 GL450, or 50% of all complaints for that model year, based on NHTSA data.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?

Yes. NHTSA campaign 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbags on the 2010 GL450 among other Mercedes-Benz models.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and model year lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 110,000 miles at the time of failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2010 GL450.

Which model years of the GL450 had the most airbag complaints?

The 2011 GL450 had the highest share at 62% of complaints tied to airbags, followed by 2010 at 50% and 2012 at 46%, per NHTSA data.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Airbags Problems

Airbag complaints make up 21 of 42 total complaints (50%) for the 2010 GL450, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Most reports relate to the Takata recall (campaign 16V081000) and delayed parts availability, with median mileage at failure of 110,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 21; 50% of 42
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 110,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the driver-side head-rest airbag deploying inadvertently while driving, with no crash involved, traced by a dealer to a wiring short.
Many owners describe receiving a Takata recall notice (campaign 16V081000) but being told replacement airbag parts were unavailable for extended periods.
Several complaints describe dealers quoting long wait times, in one case around an eight-week wait, for driver-side airbag replacement parts.
Some owners report dealers refusing or failing to respond to requests to schedule the recall repair.
Owners describe ongoing concern about driving with an unrepaired Takata airbag for over a year after notification, with no resolution timeline given by Mercedes-Benz.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2013, latest Feb 9, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Feb 2023; peak Nov 2017 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450

NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Airbags complaints by GL450 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (50%)
201134 (62%)
201221 (46%)
20132 (5%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?: Airbags account for 21 of the 42 total complaints filed for the 2010 GL450, or 50% of all complaints for that model year, based on NHTSA data.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450?: Yes. NHTSA campaign 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbags on the 2010 GL450 among other Mercedes-Benz models.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and model year lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 110,000 miles at the time of failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2010 GL450.
Which model years of the GL450 had the most airbag complaints?: The 2011 GL450 had the highest share at 62% of complaints tied to airbags, followed by 2010 at 50% and 2012 at 46%, per NHTSA data.