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2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 66.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

30 reports with mileage · 22 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2026
Unknown Or Other

In July 2025, the sunroof panel had lifes and was flapping at highway speeds. I immediately contacted a Mercedes-Benz dealer to report the hazard. I was told they were unaware of such an issue and that I would have to pay for the repair out-of-pocket. Due to financial hardship, I could not afford the repair at that time. in. In…

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In July 2025, the sunroof panel had lifes and was flapping at highway speeds. I immediately contacted a Mercedes-Benz dealer to report the hazard. I was told they were unaware of such an issue and that I would have to pay for the repair out-of-pocket. Due to financial hardship, I could not afford the repair at that time. in. In early February, while driving on the highway, the entire sunroof panel catastrophically detached and flew off the vehicle. This created an immediate and severe road hazard for other drivers. This incident matches the 'adhesive bonding failure' described in other Mercedes-Benz sunroof recalls (e.g., Recall 21V-197), but my specific VIN was not included in that list.

NHTSA ODI #11719355

Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The center console box will jot close. I have researched and this is a common problem with this car. You can not just replace the closure part it requires a whole new box. This is at a cost of 400.00plus dollars. This is obviously a defect.

NHTSA ODI #11577425

Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

There is a recall for this significant safety risk. I contacted my local Mercedes Benz about recall remedy on 6 January 2023 and they confirmed the recall and said MB would issue steps to get this taken care of in the beginning of February. It is now 18 February 2023 and this has not happened and I have received no communicati…

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There is a recall for this significant safety risk. I contacted my local Mercedes Benz about recall remedy on 6 January 2023 and they confirmed the recall and said MB would issue steps to get this taken care of in the beginning of February. It is now 18 February 2023 and this has not happened and I have received no communication from MB and yet the safety risk still exists and could be life threatening.

NHTSA ODI #11507997

Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

My viechle is loss of propulsion without warning on the freeway last week on a raining day. After brought the car to West Covina Dealer inspected the car is leaking water that has entered the spare wheel well, the accumulated water could intermittently contact the fuel pump control unit caused loss propulsion. And there are som…

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My viechle is loss of propulsion without warning on the freeway last week on a raining day. After brought the car to West Covina Dealer inspected the car is leaking water that has entered the spare wheel well, the accumulated water could intermittently contact the fuel pump control unit caused loss propulsion. And there are some circuit boards and wires damaged due to a water leak and not drive able. The West Covina MB dealer is refuse to fix until MBusa responsible for the cost. Please help what other option we have about this issue?

NHTSA ODI #11502923

1 miles · Dec 28, 2019
Unknown Or OtherCrash

I WAS DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE ON 12/26/2019.THEVEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED ACCLERATING AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF A COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T INJURED SERIOUSLY AND NONE OF THE OTHER PEOPLE INSIDE WERE HURT BADLY THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND I…

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I WAS DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE ON 12/26/2019.THEVEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED ACCLERATING AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF A COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T INJURED SERIOUSLY AND NONE OF THE OTHER PEOPLE INSIDE WERE HURT BADLY THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOTALED AS PER THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT NOT TO MENTION THE LOSS OF INCOME.

NHTSA ODI #11291755

Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2019
Unknown Or Other

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE AC UNIT PREVENTS PROPER AND NORMAL DRAINING OF CONDENSATION RESULTS IN MOLD AND FOUL SOUR SMELL. PASSENGERS ARE FORCED TO BREATH MOLDY AIR.

NHTSA ODI #11232811

30,000 miles · Mar 5, 2019
Seat BeltsSuspensionUnknown Or OtherInjury

I READ THAT THERE HAVE BEEN 3-4 RECALLS ON MY MERCEDES WHICH WE BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS.

NHTSA ODI #11184466

13,000 miles · Sep 27, 2016
Unknown Or Other

SUNROOF WAS FOUND SHATTERED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. NO EVIDENCE OF VANDALISM. FOUND OUT AFTER OPENING THE DOOR & CLOSING IT - HEARD THE SHATTERED GLASS FALL ONTO THE INTERIOR SUNROOF VISOR. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE THAT MIGHT INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THE SHATTERED GLASS. THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE SUNROOF WERE S…

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SUNROOF WAS FOUND SHATTERED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. NO EVIDENCE OF VANDALISM. FOUND OUT AFTER OPENING THE DOOR & CLOSING IT - HEARD THE SHATTERED GLASS FALL ONTO THE INTERIOR SUNROOF VISOR. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE THAT MIGHT INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THE SHATTERED GLASS. THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE SUNROOF WERE SUNKEN IN SLIGHTLY, AND THE MIDDLE PORTION FLEXED UPWARD. THERE HAS BEEN NO RECENT EXTREME HEAT RECENTLY.

NHTSA ODI #10910097

5,800 miles · Mar 7, 2016
Unknown Or Other

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON STREET AND SUDDENLY REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN AND ITEMS ON BACK SEAT FELL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY CAUSING VEHICLES TO SWERVE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF ROADWAY. I LATER CONFIRMED THAT MERCEDES DOES NOT GIVE ANY WARNING FOR A PASSENGER REAR DOOR THAT IS NOT LATCHED UNTIL AFTER THE CAR IS GOING AT LEAST 7-8 MPH? …

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CAR WAS IN MOTION ON STREET AND SUDDENLY REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN AND ITEMS ON BACK SEAT FELL OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY CAUSING VEHICLES TO SWERVE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF ROADWAY. I LATER CONFIRMED THAT MERCEDES DOES NOT GIVE ANY WARNING FOR A PASSENGER REAR DOOR THAT IS NOT LATCHED UNTIL AFTER THE CAR IS GOING AT LEAST 7-8 MPH? IF A PERSON (CHILD) HAD BEEN BACK THERE, HE/SHE WOULD HAVE FALLEN OUT INTO TRAFFIC. I TRIED THIS EXPERIMENT AT HOME BY JUST BARELY CLOSING THE DOOR (NOT EVEN LATCHING IT AT ALL) AND NO WARNING IS GIVEN TILL 7-8 MPH IS REACHED. THIS WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY OVERSIGHT BY MERCEDES!!!! THIS NEEDS CORRECTIVE ACTION, AND AT THE VERY LEAST, THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THEIR CHILDREN. THERE IS ALSO HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT TO OTHER UNSUSPECTING CARS ON THE ROADWAYS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!!

NHTSA ODI #10840281

Official recalls

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22V955000 · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module

Dec 23, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

19V787000 · Communication

Nov 1, 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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

18V272000 · Suspension:front

Apr 27, 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 Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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 2018070015.

16V900000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Dec 14, 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 bolts may fracture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

16V442000 · Seat Belts:rear/other

Jun 16, 2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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