2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: 66 Complaints, 7 Recalls

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2015: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2013	2014	2015	vs. 2015 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,900–5,150	3,900–5,150	3,600–5,150
Combined MPG	15–20	15–20	15–25
City / Highway MPG	13–18 / 17–23	13–18 / 17–23	13–22 / 17–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	444–611	440–611	413–611
Complaints filed	62	74	66	Not compared
Recalls issued	5	4	7	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	2	7	13	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	3	2	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	3	3	6	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	1	Not compared
Configurations compared	4	4	5

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class have?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

Engine: 16 of 66 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class get?

EPA rates it 15–25 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

EPA estimates $3,600–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.5L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium or E85	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	18 mpg	22 mpg	19 mpg	$4,100	456 g/mi
Configuration 2	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	18 mpg	23 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	440 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.5L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	18 mpg	22 mpg	19 mpg	$4,100	456 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.0L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	18 mpg	22 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	454 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic 7-spd	8	5.5L	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	13 mpg (low)	17 mpg (low)	15 mpg (low)	$5,150 (high)	611 g/mi (high)
Configuration 6	Automatic 7-spd	4	2.1L	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	22 mpg (high)	29 mpg (high)	25 mpg (high)	$3,600 (low)	413 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	16	0	1	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	8	4	1	0
Fuel System	10	0	0	0
Electrical	5	0	0	0
Brakes	7	2	1	1
Steering	6	4	1	1
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	6	0	1	0
Airbags & Restraints	6	3	4	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	5	2	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	6	3	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	4	0	0	0
Other	14	2	1	1

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (7)

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE · Campaign 22V955000 · Dec 27, 2022
Defect: 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 control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
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 2023010003.
COMMUNICATION · Campaign 19V787000 · Nov 4, 2019
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
SUSPENSION:FRONT · Campaign 18V272000 · May 2, 2018
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 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · Campaign 16V900000 · Dec 14, 2016
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
Consequence: If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · Campaign 16V442000 · Jun 16, 2016
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 ML250, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · Campaign 15V351000 · Jun 8, 2015
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 15, 2014, E250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2014, December 17, 2014, GLK250 vehicles manufactured November 13, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 ML250 BlueTec vehicles manufactured December 12, 2014, to February 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence: Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 14V-762.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · Campaign 14V762000 · Dec 1, 2014
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence: Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.