Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (2013–2015). The 2014 GLK250 has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
24
Recalls
8
Model years
3
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

2201313201492015
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLK250 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz GLK250 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 — 13 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2013 (2 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLK250 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 GLK25090005Electrical System
2014 GLK250131015Airbags
2013 GLK25020006Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    12 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLK250 recalls

  • Recall 21V539000Jul 16, 2021371 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: A transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V043000Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V252000Apr 12, 2017168 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V351000Jun 8, 2015814 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 14V762000Dec 1, 20144,871 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: 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.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology