The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Ml350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 382,185 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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…
COMMUNICATION19V7870002019-11-0124,226 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. …
SUSPENSION18V2720002018-04-279,725 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17V1770002017-03-1451 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic,…
Consequence
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
12
1fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
2fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
POWER TRAIN
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
SERVICE BRAKES
4
STEERING
4
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes1injuries
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
3
Total complaints82
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint supporting statement vehicle: 2013 mercedes-benz ml350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my 2013 mercedes-benz ml350. My vehicle was subject to a mercedes-benz recall…”
“Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint supporting statement vehicle: 2013 mercedes-benz ml350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my 2013 mercedes-benz ml350. My vehicle was subject to a mercedes-benz recall…”
“Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint supporting statement vehicle: 2013 mercedes-benz ml350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a continuing safety concern involving water intrusion and electronic system damage in my 2013 mercedes-benz ml350. My vehicle was subject to a mercedes-benz recall…”
“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 45 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle lane. The driver was able to push the vehicle safely to the roadside. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer,…”
“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 45 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle lane. The driver was able to push the vehicle safely to the roadside. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer,…”
“Good morning ! I am an owner of a 2013 ml 350 . I live in san diego ,ca ,92103 . I was driving my car on [xxx] and it was raining a lot . After around 30 miles I got to my destination parking area and my car died 20 feet away from the parking zone .I tried to reignite it but it wouldn’t start .…”
“Good morning ! I am an owner of a 2013 ml 350 . I live in san diego ,ca ,92103 . I was driving my car on [xxx] and it was raining a lot . After around 30 miles I got to my destination parking area and my car died 20 feet away from the parking zone .I tried to reignite it but it wouldn’t start .…”
“Brake booster failure, this vehicle is exhibiting the exact same symptoms as described in recall campaign: campaign no. [REDACTED], may 2024 to: all mercedes-benz centers subject: model gl-class, ml-class, and r-class (x164, w164 and 251 platform) model year 2006 – 2012 inspect brake booster –…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Ml350 as of
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