Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 899 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (model years 2006–2008, 2010–2015). The most reported problem area is air bags (619 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (72 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 114 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 104 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 140 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 167 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 133 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 241 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2010 (241), 2012 (167) and 2013 (140). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLK350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 619 | 6 of 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 72 | 6 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 35 | 6 of 9 | |
| Steering | 34 | 6 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 31 | 6 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2015 | 24,226 |
| 19V010000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2015 | 288,779 |
| 18V043000 | Jan 10, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010, 2013 | 132,167 |
| 17V627000 | Oct 6, 2017 | Air bags: frontal | 2013–2015 | 495,290 |
| 17V252000 | Apr 12, 2017 | Steering | 2013–2015 | 168 |
| 17V177000 | Mar 14, 2017 | Electrical system: software | 2014 | 51 |
| 17V017000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 104,119 |
| 16V363000 | May 26, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011 | 258,163 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 34 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 22 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.