Model year guide

2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 176 on record.

2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 recalls 3

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-…

Suspension:front NHTSA Campaign #18V272000 · manufacturer #2018070015 · 27/04/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Co…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is …

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft NHTSA Campaign #16V900000 · 14/12/2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolt…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 vehicles on record

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2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 get?

The 2015 Mercedes-benz GL 450 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.