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2013 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 34,207 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

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:…

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. …

SUSPENSION 18V272000 2018-04-27 9,725 affected
Defect

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…

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.

SEAT BELTS 13V166000 2013-04-29 256 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured May 15, 2012 through October 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.

Consequence

If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on May 24, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-02-05

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-02-05

“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…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2016-02-05
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Gl63 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.