Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2015 Mercedes Benz GL450.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
My 2015 mercedes-benz gle 450 experienced an unexpected vehicle fire on Feb 13th 2026. The vehicle was just parked when I noticed smoke from the engine. The vehicle caught fire within a short period of time, and 911 was called. There was no known external cause for the fire. The incident appeared to originate from the engine compartment. This created a serious safety hazard and posed a risk of injury and property damage. The fire required immediate response from the fire department, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle is currently in the possession of the insurance company. This incident raises concerns about a potential mechanical or electrical defect. A vehicle should not catch fire under normal operating or parked conditions. I am requesting that this incident be reviewed as a potential safety defect.
The fixed portion of the panorama sunroof exploded while driving on the highway at 65mph in light traffic and temperatures were in the mid 40's. Glass shards fell on the passengers, including three young children under the age of 5. Repairs are being arranged by customer pay and insurance. Manufacture denies fault.
Same issue as recall campaign 2017020016 launch. The latch securing the the center console doors might not meet the requirements of fmvss 201. The same basic design of the recalled 2017 GLS class SUV center console has been in use in other gl and GLS models for a number of years.