Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 217 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (2007–2015). The 2015 GLK350 has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
217
Recalls
12
Model years
7
Worst year
2015

Complaints by model year

12007382010292011262012362013452014422015
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLK350 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 GLK350 years to buy

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

  1. 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 42 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags
  2. 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 45 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags
  3. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 38 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Suspension
  4. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 26 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  5. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 36 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2007 (1 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLK350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 GLK350421004Airbags
2014 GLK350451025Airbags
2013 GLK350361006Airbags
2012 GLK350262014Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 GLK350290104Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 GLK350381115Suspension
2007 GLK35010000Visibility & Wipers

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    66 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    50 complaints
  • Brakes
    23 complaints
  • Steering
    20 complaints
  • Suspension
    20 complaints
  • Electrical System
    17 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    14 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    12 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls

  • 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 2010–2015

    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 2010–2013

    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 2013–2015

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

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V017000Jan 10, 2017104,119 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V363000May 26, 2016258,163 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V711000Oct 27, 2015127,504 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 12V557000Dec 3, 20125,800 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

  • Recall 12V493000Oct 10, 2012218 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: The higher illumination level may cause glare to oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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