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Model year

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (88)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550

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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    88 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
    • CL-Exhaust Valve Assembly Sep 6, 2023 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending the coverage for the exhaust valve assembly on your vehicle as follows: Why the …
    • EW - HVAC Service Oct 29, 2020 · Warranty Program/Extension
      This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs …
    • EW-Exhaust Valve Assembly Sep 6, 2023 · Warranty Program/Extension
      This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on March 10, 2023, and contains clarification on reimbursement timeline and removal of damage codes related to intake valves/guide. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products a…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
    • LI83.20-P-051802 Apr 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flow in the heater heat exchanger (see picture). Remedy With the aforementioned …
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
    • LI72.10-P-069496 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Windows of the front doors poorly adjusted/sluggish Cause The settings of the front windows may be set incorrectly Remedy Adjustment of the windows or window guides as specified in AR72.10-P-1960GQS . A video with further information on instructio…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loose…
    • LI27.19-P-072588 Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy It is important that LI54.15-P-057373 is processe…
    • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
    • LI82.85-P-078473 Oct 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After a control unit replacement of "N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES)" or the "N112/2 - control unit for telematics services (RAMSES)", the Digital Extras (previously Mercedes me) cannot be activated. The DTC B15CE00 is activ…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • CL - 2022080005 Aug 9, 2024 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and …
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
    • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
    • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
    • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
    • CL-ELWExhaustVal Mar 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Why the warranty extension? On certain Model Year 2011-2016 CL/CLS/S/E/ML/SL/G/GL/GLE-Class vehicles with V8 engines, the exhaust valve assembly might not work properly and result in an engine misfire and potential illumination of the check engine Malfun…
    • ELW-ExhaustValve Mar 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in certain Model Year (“MY…
    • LI82.20-P-073063 Feb 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The touchpad dimming function does not work and the search lighting is either at maximum brightness or fully off (dependent upon dimming signal). Note: The dimming functions of the instrument cluster and head unit display are not affected and re…
    • LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
    • LI8270P056963 Aug 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
    • LI8270P055572 Aug 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
    • LI8220P073063 Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
    • Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-C…
    • LI77.21-P-072113 Dec 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Creaking noise from fixed glass section of panoramic roof in area of rear passenger compartment grab handles
    • LI68.20-P-070037 Dec 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Armrest In Center Console (Front) Only Opens On One Side Or Not At All - Model Series 167
    • NCU-2020110011 Nov 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) reg…
    • NCU-2020070018 Nov 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) reg…
    • Initial NCU MY13 Sep 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s Office (CA AG) reg…
    • LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
    • LI82.10-P-064766 Jun 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Check housing cover …
    • NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating…
    • S-B-67.00-29 Jul 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
    • LI83.00-P-055425 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A flapping/rattling noise can be heard from the area of the center console towards the rear.
    • LI82.95-P-056655 Jul 12, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
    • LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
    • LI47.40-P-053871 Jul 10, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jul 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
    • LI32.34-P-056667 Jul 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Thumping noises at the front axle when driving over road bumps
    • LI32.34-P-056198 Jul 15, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      1. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 without code 803, the following fault code is logged in the quick test: P1C9B00. The control unit 'Roll control' has a malfunction. 2. In vehicles up to VIN 166 ### #A 097760 with code 803 or vehicles as of VIN 16…
    • LI27.20-P-055758 Jul 30, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. du…
    • P-B-82.85-703 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are still available f…
    • LI82.85-P-058582 Mar 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
    • LI82.62-P-058583 Feb 27, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start
    • LI72.00-P-058635 Mar 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Cracking noises or squeaking noises at the doors in the area of the window frame while driving, especially when driving on rough roads.
    • LI68.30-P-058750 Mar 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Belt holder/ retaining tab on side paneling in trunk is broken
    • LI42.10-P-058641 Mar 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Brake linings on rear axle exhibit differential wear
    • LI32.34-P-058736 Mar 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM malfunction in instrument cluster in combination with the following fault codes in the ACS control unit: P100000: The oil pressure at the front axle is too low. (Veh. up to approx. 7/2012) P100200: The oil pressure at the rear axle is…
    • LI32.34-P-058735 Mar 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rumbling noises from the area of the front axle.
    • LI05.10-P-056435 Mar 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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