6
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz ML550 has 6 recalls covering 2.54 million vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2012: 5
Units affected
2.54M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz ML550, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags9
- Electrical system8
- Steering5
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Engine3
- Exterior lighting3
- Unknown or other3
- Complaints
- 39
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz ML550 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 366K units
- Air bags1 · 711K units
- Communication1 · 24K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 348K units
- Suspension1 · 9,725 units
Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Mercedes Benz AMG R63, GL320, GL350, GL450 and 15 more (2006-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 24V298000Do not drive | Crash risk | 15,604 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, AMG ML63, GLE 350 and 11 more (2012-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 22V955000 | Crash risk | 348,183 |
| May 9, 2022 | Mercedes Benz AMG R63, GL320, GL450, GL550 and 15 more (2006-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 22V315000Do not drive | Crash risk | 350,294 |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Mercedes Benz B-CLASS Electric; MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, AMG C63S, AMG CLA45 and 69 more (2013-2017): CommunicationNo. 19V787000 | Injury | 24,226 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, AMG ML63, GL350 and 13 more (2012-2017): SuspensionNo. 18V272000 | Fire | 9,725 |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Chrysler Crossfire; Mercedes Benz C230, C300, C320 and 32 more (2005-2014): Air bagsNo. 16V081000 | Crash risk | 711,159 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz ML550 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Mercedes-Benz ML550. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz ML550 have?
6 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz ML550, for 2.54 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz ML550?
Air bags: named in 9 of the 39 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz ML550, then electrical system (8). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.