NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

912

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

141

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

22

Crashes

34

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLK350

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Safety restraint issue

232

Condition issue

140

Operating state

96

Reporting mechanism

73

Fluid issue

71

Smell

54

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

32

Braking behavior

30

Recent change

18

Thermal issue

18

Noise

17

Performance issue

17

Starting behavior

16

Safety restraint behavior

15

Steering behavior

15

Driver assistance issue

14

Engine behavior

14

Ride/handling behavior

10

Vibration/harshness

10

Access/entry issue

9

Lighting behavior

6

Electrical issue

4

Wiper/washer behavior

2

HVAC behavior

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal became stuck and almost caused a crash. The contact shifted the transmission into neutral(N) while the vehicle continued to accelerate and the RPM was extremely elevated. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle while the transmission was in neutral (N). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the accelerator pedal was defective and needed to be…

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Jul 22, 2026


My kids and I went into a football game and when we came out I used the key fob to unlock the doors but the vehicle didn’t recognize my key fob when I tried to start it. There were no lights or warnings leading up to this incident. The dash didn’t say anything besides “remove key from ignition”. We were stranded for 5 hours before I had to have it towed. It cost roughly $2000 to have it repaired with no clear reason for why it happened. It was a censor on the steering column that was somehow…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside vehicle. The check engine, TPMS, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed May 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK. The contact stated he heating element burned through the front driver side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal fault in the driver seat back heater; however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed May 27, 2026


The vehicle involved is a Mercedes-Benz vehicle that experienced severe corrosion and deterioration of the rear subframe component. The subframe is available for inspection upon request and has been identified as unsafe due to excessive rust and structural corrosion. The corrosion created a major safety risk because the subframe supports critical suspension and stability components. The condition could have caused loss of vehicle control, suspension failure, or an accident while driving,…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Apr 14, 2026


Hello. Since I bought this car in 2015. Every now and again it will go into park when driving and tge car will stop suddenly. It has done it a few times over the years and it’s quite scary. Mercedes has put me off on you, without addressing the situation or looking at the car, unless I pay first it. I think there is a mechanical defect on this car and it is quite dangerous

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Feb 28, 2026


I noticed fuel / gas smell from my vehicle. I looked up cause for this type of occurrence. I was referred to a recall bulletin for this particular cause - Recall Campaign #2013020002. My vehicle (VIN #) is not on the recall list. Both MB dealerships in my area state I would have to cover the cost to replace the Fuel Filter Flange. I am certain the Fuel Filter Flange is defective and should be listed in the recall. I pulled up the rear seat and removed the cover to expose the Fuel Filter…

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Feb 27, 2026


RECALL NO: 19V-868 | VIN: [XXX] | CASE #: [XXX] VEHICLE: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (X204) DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY PROBLEM: This complaint concerns a failure to adequately remedy NHTSA Recall 19V-868. Since [XXX], my vehicle has been grounded at Mercedes-Benz of Westmont. The dealer performed the recall out of sequence, ignored documented circuit faults, and refused mandatory Xentry commissioning and SCN Normalization, leaving the SRS system inoperative and uncertified. NHTSA records (Ex B-27)…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Jan 18, 2026


Any time a passenger sits in the passenger seat in the shows on my dashboard “ front right malfunction service required “

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Filed Jan 18, 2026


Crash

On August 17, 2025 I rearended a vehicle in front of me who jammed on their brakes for no apparent reason. We were the only two vehicles in the area. Upon impact, the following airbags deployed....steering wheel, driver knee airbag. I sustained injuries to my lower extremities from the exploded knee airbag which contained metal components that impaled my skin. I continue to receive treatment for multiple injuries and the wounds that have not healed. My safety was at risk due to the metal…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.