The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is associated with 20 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 5 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 4.7l 8-cyl, and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 14 to 19 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 20 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (5 / 25%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 14–19 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
14–19MPG
3 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl, 4.7l 8-cyl, and 5.5l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
20
20 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
GL450 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
GL550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
AMG GL63 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $5,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 4WD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

Summary of 20 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
20
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Seats & Restraints 3 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class problems & component breakdown (13 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 Active Recall
Affected Component: COMMUNICATION

Defect Summary: 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

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.