2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 21 complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 44% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 44% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz gl450. The contact stated that the driver's side head-rest air bag inadvertently deployed while driving 65 MPH. The contact was not involved in a crash. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there was a short in the wiring system. The dealer replaced the wiring with a more sturdy type of wiring. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 37,696.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle started, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted because the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer stated that the seat belt was malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 110,000.