Model year guide

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 — representative photo
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2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined15 mpg

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

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #24V298000 · manufacturer #2024050001/2 · 26/04/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Ow…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #22V315000 · manufacturer #See Recall Schedule · 09/05/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owne…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V081000 · 11/02/2016

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,…

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 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.

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

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.

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 trims & engines on record

Trims
GL450 4-MATIC
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl

2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 vehicles on record

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2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450. 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 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 get?

The 2012 Mercedes-benz gl450 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

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