2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GL550 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Mercedes-Benz GL550 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GL550. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GL550 years: 2016, 2017, 2010. Years to avoid: 2011. Compare all years →

2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550 recalls (2)

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 17V-241 · Apr 11, 2017 · 58,323 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 16V-903 · Dec 15, 2016 · 47,799 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550, the most recent from April 11, 2017 (electric power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz GL550?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011. See the full Mercedes-Benz GL550 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.