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2011 Mercedes-Benz ML Class

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022237 · manufacturer campaign 4290005 & 4290006

6 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: GL Class 2006–2013 · ML Class 2006–2013 · R Class 2006–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, corrosion could cause the brake booster to fail. If this happens, there may be an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. In rare cases of severe corrosion, the brake booster could separate completely and cause a loss of brakes.

Why it matters

A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz advises you to stop driving your vehicle immediately. The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a local Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange for towing and an inspection. The dealer will remove the rubber brake booster sleeve and determine whether the vehicle is safe to drive or if it can't be driven and a parts replacement is necessary. Also, depending on the results of the inspection, you may need to return within two years for a re-inspection.

31,577 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018724

20 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2011–2017 · CLS Class 2011–2017 · E Class 2011–2017 · GLC Class 2011–2017 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.

22,346 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017145 · manufacturer campaign 2017030009

15 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: C Class 2011–2016 · Cla Class 2011–2016 · GL Class 2011–2016 · ML Class 2011–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an update provided between de 3rd and 5th of December 2016 to the vehicle control unit may have been incorrectly applied. This could affect the proper function of various safety systems such as airbag deployment sequence, seatbelts recognition status, speed limiter setting and others. These conditions could increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the affected control units.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016158

13 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Amg SLS 2011–2015 · C Class 2006–2011 · E Class 2010–2011 · GL Class 2009–2012 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module.

73,000 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVRecalls Audit

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011359

4 October 2011

Transport Canada lists: E Class 2011 · GL Class 2011 · ML Class 2011 · R Class 2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the fuel filter assembly may develop a leak from the fuel heater o-ring seal. Diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. This could ultimately result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the diesel fuel filter assembly.

3,370 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2010375

29 October 2010

Transport Canada lists: GL Class 2011 · ML Class 2011 · R Class 2011

What is wrong

On certain GL350, ML350 and R350 BlueTEC vehicles, the diesel fuel filter may have an O-ring that was not properly lubricated during assembly, which could lead to a diesel fuel leakage. As a result, diesel fuel may be deposited on the road and create a risk a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel filter.

1,136 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML Class have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML Class. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.