https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Gl63. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:53 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-2134749 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG has suffered two separate ECU failures caused by oil migrating through the engine wiring harness. The first failure occurred at ~42,600 miles in 2020, and the second at ~59,000 miles in 2023. Both times, the vehicle developed misfires, check-engine warnings, and drivability issues that could have led to stalling at highway speeds. On both occasions, the vehicle has b https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-2134750 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG has suffered two separate ECU failures caused by oil migrating through the engine wiring harness. The first failure occurred at ~42,600 miles in 2020, and the second at ~59,000 miles in 2023. Both times, the vehicle developed misfires, check-engine warnings, and drivability issues that could have led to stalling at highway speeds. On both occasions, the vehicle has b https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1983076 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Spontaneous shattering of anterior sunroof at highway speeds with no cars around and not near overpasses. Shattered glass rained all throughout the vehicle and passengers. Sounded like a gunshot and the glass appeared to be bowed out. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1857990 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 1. The power steering wheel is stuck at the top position once in a while. 2. Active curve system pump will fail and leak fluids in 30000-40000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1857991 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 1. The power steering wheel is stuck at the top position once in a while. 2. Active curve system pump will fail and leak fluids in 30000-40000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1693429 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND PRESENTED A CODE FOR FAULTY IGNITION COILS. UPON INSPECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER FOUND OIL IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1693430 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND PRESENTED A CODE FOR FAULTY IGNITION COILS. UPON INSPECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTER FOUND OIL IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1510067 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR RAN OUT OF BRAKE FLUID - THERE WAS AN INDICATOR AND WHEN TAKEN TO SERVICE WE WERE TOLD THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. WHAT IS ALARMING IS THAT THE CAR IS SERVICED VERY FREQUENTLY AND ONE SET OF BRAKES WAS RECENTLY REPLACED (ABOUT 6 MONTHS). MOREOVER THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO LEAK. THEY STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPLENISH THE BRAKE FLUID WHEN REPLACING PADS, IN ESSENCE, BECAUSE THE FLUID SY https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1400427 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL63W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF SANTA FE (505-913-2900, 2586 LOCATED AT CAMINO ENTRADA, SANTA FE, NM 87507) W https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1262332 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT T BONE FRONTAL CRASH IN TARRYTOWN, NY ON 2/5/16 AT 7:59 PM APPROXIMATELY ON ROUTE 119 WEST. VEHICLE # 2 A KIA SUBURBAN MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I IN VEHICLE # 1 HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND RIGHT OF WAY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY APPROXIMATE SPEED OF MY MB G 63 , 2013 WAS AROUND 35-40 MPH ON ACTUAL POINT OF IMPACT. ROAD SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH. ROADS WERE CLEAR, WEATHER WAS COLD, NO ICE OR RA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1262333 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT T BONE FRONTAL CRASH IN TARRYTOWN, NY ON 2/5/16 AT 7:59 PM APPROXIMATELY ON ROUTE 119 WEST. VEHICLE # 2 A KIA SUBURBAN MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I IN VEHICLE # 1 HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND RIGHT OF WAY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY APPROXIMATE SPEED OF MY MB G 63 , 2013 WAS AROUND 35-40 MPH ON ACTUAL POINT OF IMPACT. ROAD SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH. ROADS WERE CLEAR, WEATHER WAS COLD, NO ICE OR RA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-gl63#complaint-1262334 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT T BONE FRONTAL CRASH IN TARRYTOWN, NY ON 2/5/16 AT 7:59 PM APPROXIMATELY ON ROUTE 119 WEST. VEHICLE # 2 A KIA SUBURBAN MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I IN VEHICLE # 1 HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND RIGHT OF WAY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY APPROXIMATE SPEED OF MY MB G 63 , 2013 WAS AROUND 35-40 MPH ON ACTUAL POINT OF IMPACT. ROAD SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH. ROADS WERE CLEAR, WEATHER WAS COLD, NO ICE OR RA