2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

5 recalls — 280 complaints — 93 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic ... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

288,779 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roa... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-36... Read more

132,167 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever regi... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

258,163 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more

711,159 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Consequence

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 deployme... Read more

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

127,504 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

280 total complaints 21 crashes 4 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	149
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	10
STEERING	8
SERVICE BRAKES	7
STRUCTURE:BODY	7
SUSPENSION	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	6

Incident date: Mar 6, 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 s... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2025

We own a Hyundai Palisade that continues to experience unexpected ABS engagement while driving, causing sudden and unsafe braking. This issue has nearly resulted in multiple accidents and poses a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, and... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2025

On [XXX], my mother was driving our 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 to work around 6:30 AM when the vehicle suddenly caught on fire without warning. The car was completely destroyed in the fire. Thankfully, she was able to exit safely. After doing research online, we found many reports of 2010 GLK 350 m... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 10, 2025

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

Collision Mitigation System proble

Incident date: Nov 27, 2023

So thanks to YOUR interference my Autopilot on my Tesla is broken... You guys THINK you are making our cars safer by getting your controlling poorly educated stupid hands into Tesla systems that are DESIGNED TO BE MORE SAFE. On paper Tesla Autopilot is factually proven to be more safe than a human ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2023

2 of my windows drop when i go over a speed bump....i have already gotten the motors replaced for the windows (front driver, and back driver sides)....i don't even use the POWER up/down FOR the back windows AT ALL because i am the only one that drives my car (wondering why this is happening for thi... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2023

I have a 2021 Ford Explorer ST that I purchased as a new vehicle. On 8/27/23 I was driving my vehicle to work. I noticed a loud humming noise upon acceleration when I was approximately 1 mile from work. I drove my car to work, parked it. I attempted to get a Ford dealership to service my vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2023

The headlight reflector has been burned by the halogen lamp. After doing some research it’s a very common problem. Replacing the halogen bulb does nothing as the reflector does not work. Honda/ Acura is denying any responsibility. The car has ZERO visibility at night. The light power is equivalen... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

UNKNOWN ON several occasions the vehicle would just shut off. Another occasion while getting on the freeway I pressed the accelerator pedal and the car pumped the brakes,there was no one in front of me or on side of me upon entering the freeway. Another incident I was in the fast lane on the freew... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, while the vehicle was idling in park, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bags deployed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to find the cause of the failure. The vehicle ha... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure, all-wheel drive failure, and clutch unit failure. T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2023

Less than 2 minutes into my drive the car decided to disable lane keep assistance and warnings for no reason. As you can see in the photo linked below the vehicles in the oncoming lane are lagging and look kind of like a ghost car while the rest of the screen is totally fine. Well all I did was swit... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2023

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

I’m unsure but my check engine light came on showing something about my pvc valve needing replacement while I was driving

Incident date: Apr 3, 2023

The chassis on my truck is rusting apart.The truck has never been on the beach. I recently Had shocks replaced and this was pointed out by the mechanic. I went on line and found that this is a common problem. I .am the original owner. .

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

Sudden acceleration

Crash

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 42 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom sudden braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the brake assist feature; however, the feature independently reactivated. The dealer was contacted and infor... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

Subframe of the car rusted and rotted from inside out. to the point of rear suspension completely detached from subframe. it caused my car to fish tail and lose control under even slow breaking conditions. once we discovered the problem we were told the car was a death trap and was absolutely unsafe... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2023

When going over bumpy roads, turning right or leaning on the driver side door the car thinks it’s open and lights come on

Incident date: Jan 23, 2023

The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the engine failed to increase in speed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact’s vehicle. No warning lights w... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 3, 2023

I had my 2010 Mercedes GLK in for B service today (Jan. 3, 2023), and the repair team inspected the vehicle and informed me that I have a RUST HOLE approximately 1" x 2" in size located adjacent to an attachment point for the wheels in the REAR SUBFRAME. If it breaks, it could cause the vehicle to... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2023

Gas leak when filling tank with fuel. Last year I had fuel pump replacement Smells like gas in my garage and I noticed leak This is not good

Incident date: Dec 22, 2022

Premature rear subframe corrosion due to design of component, vehicle is available for inspection upon request. If control arm detaches geometry of suspension will change and divert into another lane and cause a crash, the issue was confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle is due to b... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2022

I am the owner of a 2010 Mercedes GLK 350 with 102,531 miles. The problem I have is the rear subframe rusted with a crack on the rear subframe making it very dangerous if the rear subframe fails while driving. This issue has become very popular with the c class Mercedes Benz.

Incident date: Nov 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the rear end began to fishtail and shattered. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving slowly to a nearby repair shop. The mechan... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2022

Mold in a/c

Incident date: Nov 25, 2022

Mold in a/c

Incident date: Oct 5, 2022

On 10/5/22, my wife was driving her 2010 GLK 350 to work, suddenly she felt the break pedal was going deep inside easily and noticed break fluid light warning sign in dashboard. She was scared to drive and slowly drove car to Mercedes authorized technician. After diagnosis, MB technician said the is... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2022

Incident date: Oct 11, 2022

The cross beam-in the rear are completely rusted out as are the brake lines. I had this vehicle from brand new and there isn’t any rust except for there.This problem has happened in Canada and other countries. Mercedes’ Benz has recalled it there and not in the United States. I stope to a repres... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2022

I took my MB in for service to have alternator replaced. After it was finished service did a multipoint inspection on vehicle and keep in mind I have had my car in for service before and if there had been a multi inspection wouldn't this have been seen before now? This report includes Rear sub Fram... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2022

Incident date: Aug 29, 2022

My mechanic reported that the subframe is corroded and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. He told me that I cannot drive it at all. Apparently this is a very common problem in C class and Glk class Mercedes vehicles. I read that this problem is considered a recall issue in Germany and Canada, b... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

The rear sub frame corrosion which caused the back tire of the driver side to fail off and lose control of the vehicle, which put myself and other drivers in harm because of lost of vehicle. The rear sub frame has corroded sooner than it's lifecycle. The dealership has confirmed the issue, inspected... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Incident date: Jul 13, 2022

Due to the same defect Mercedes issued a recall for on the 2011 GLK, the fuel and sender pumps cracked due to a product defect causing gasoline to leak out of the vehicle as well as into the vehicle. The leak is near the exhaust causing a high degree of risk for car fire. Online research reveals n... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

My 2010 glk 350 4matic first while taking my daughter to school one day my dashboard lights up and start making a alert sound ,my dashboards reads steering wheel malfunction/abs/ebs brake inoperative. Had it diagnosed and service tech couldn't find the problem related to this . He try to get me to f... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle in front of her stopped suddenly and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle jumped. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not dia... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2022

When my child was riding in the same car with me, my car suddenly died due to all fuel leaked out. Our car ran out of gas because all fuel were leaked. We can smell gas inside the cabin. Initially I thought car died because we ran out of the gas. After receiving 2 gallon gasoline from the tow truck... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2022

Car fail to deploy side air bags at rearend collision and roll over crash .

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 20, 2022

My Mercedes GLK350 2010 (90K miles) has the same issue as mentioned in https://media.mbusa.com/releases/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-voluntary-stop-drive-recall-campaign-for-certain-model-year-2006-2012-ml-gl-and-r-class-vehicles but not included in the list of vehicles being recalled. This vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and making abnormal sounds coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with sub frame corr... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that fuel was present leaking from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2021

On September 20, 2021, my steering wheel locked will driving into shopping center in Stockton, CA., I called AAA towing service to tow my car to Mercedes-Benz of Stockton for repairs. I'm glad to say no one was behind me while driving. It locked without any notice, near by customers to the center... Read more

Incident date: Sep 18, 2021

Two fuel tank leaks that are a fire hazard. First one was around fuel pump, cracks in plastic flange. Had repaired with a sealant. Recently another leak around the filler tube. Leak around passenger side rear wheel when filling tank. Strong smell of gasoline if not completely filled to cause leak. I... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact called for the owner of the vehicle who stated that the vehicle was beginning to wobble while driving. The contact stated that he worked for a dealer where a certified mechanic observed the vehicle and diagnosed that the control arms were sev... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2021

String gas smell from under the car, found the fuel pump cover cracked and seal faulty

Incident date: May 1, 2020

Lately, everytime I filled up the gas tank, I can smell gas from the rear left area. After some time when the tank is maybe a little over half the smell is gone. I assume there is a leak somewhere from the fill pipe to the tank. Maybe a bad rubber connector, gasket/seal failure? The vehicle has n... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$4,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

93 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
140000 AIR BAGS	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
130000 VISIBILITY	3
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	3

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

As previously reported, 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 alleg

160000 STRUCTURE

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (??A?A?MBUSA??A?A?) is extending the warranty coverage on the fuel filter unit for Part

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

N40/3 Sound System (Code 810), Audio Playback faulty or malfunctioning completely

061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. This malfunction of the SRS control unit would illuminate the SRS warning lamp and subsequently deactivat

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine noises after engine start

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

130000 VISIBILITY

Passenger side wiper arm strikes vent grille of water collector

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. The fault code (FC) P0101FA or P0101Fb or P0101FC is logged in the engine control unit.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

350000 EQUIPMENT

Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP-HOME MODE WHILE DRIVING. GEARSHIFTS ARE NO LONGER POSSIBLE. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULT WITH THE RPM SENSOR. *RM UPDATED 9/20/11. *PE UPDATED 5/9/14. *PE

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

XENTRY (MERCEDES): MESSAGE WILL APPEAR INDICATING HIGH BEAM ASSIST IS ACTIVATED AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODELS 204, 212, 207, 221, 216, 218, AND 166. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 11/26/13. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.

130000 VISIBILITY

Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F0

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside mirror fogged.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.

204000 WHEELS:HUB

MERCEDES-BENZ: WATER AND DIRT CAN ENTER THE WHEEL HUB CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE OF THE FRONT AXLE AND CORROSION OF THE WHEEL BEARING. *RM UPDATED 4/29/13. *PE

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES WHEN PULLED OUT, BECAUSE THE STRAP WAS NOT GUIDED BACK PROPERLY. HAPPENS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. *RM UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES WHEN PULLED OUT, BECAUSE THE STRAP WAS NOT GUIDED BACK PROPERLY. HAPPENS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. *RM UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE SIGNAL LIGHT FOR RIGHT REAR TURN IS INOPERATIVE. FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYED. *PE

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: HIGH BEAM ASSIST TEMPORARILY NONFUNCTIONAL. REPLACE MFK AND CALIBRATE WITH THE AID OF THE 'CALIBRATION TARGET FOR NIGHT VIEW ASSIST' SPECIAL TOOL. ALSO INCLUDED GLK350 AND S550 MODEL YEAR 2011. MODEL CLS YEAR 2010-201

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM

103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

MERCEDES-BENZ: RATTLING NOISE AT THE SHIFT ROD. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS IMPROPER CALIBRATION OF THE REAR SAM. 2010-2011 204. *RM

200000 WHEELS

MERCEDES-BENZ: THE SEAM SEAL IN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH IS NOT UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. 2011 204.9. *RM

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS THUMPING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHEN ON UNEVEN ROADS. THERE ARE SEVERAL CAUSES.*RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS THUMPING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHEN ON UNEVEN ROADS. THERE ARE SEVERAL CAUSES.*RM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MERCEDES-BENZ: WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED ENGINE CODE, BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MERCEDEZ-BENZ: THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS. *RM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM

010000 STEERING

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES: CHECK FUEL INFORMATION LABEL. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL INFORMATION LABEL ON THE FUEL FILLER FLAP MAY BE MISSING. *PE

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MERCEDES: CHECK FUEL INFORMATION LABEL. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL INFORMATION LABEL ON THE FUEL FILLER FLAP MAY BE MISSING. *PE

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

MERCEDES: CHECK SEAM SEAL IN RIGHT SIDE UNDERBODY. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A RIGHT SIDE UNDERBODY SEAM SEAL MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. *PE

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES: PART CHANGE TO BANJO BOLT FOR HEADLAMP MOUNT. THE LATCH FOR THE BANJO BOLT FOR THE HEADLAMP MOUNT IS NO LONGER NEEDED; THEREFORE, THE NEW PART IS NOW SCREWED ONTO THE LAMP FRAME USING A THERMOPLASTIC NUT *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

XENTRY (MERCEDES): DAS/XD ADD ON FOR PASSENGER CARS. CONTROL UNIT PROGRAMMING FOR HARDWARE OBJECT NUMBER 6429010200 REPORTS-NO NEWER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WAS FOUND. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

200000 WHEELS

MERCEDES BENZ: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE SUPPORT SEAM IN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. DEALERS WILL APPLY CAVITY PROTECTION TO THE SUPPORT SEAM IN THE RIGHT EAR WHEEL ARCH. *PE

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES: REPLACE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. THE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VECI LABEL AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - UPDATE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SRS IS NOT IMPAIRED. AN UPDATE TO SOFTWARE OF SRS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *PE UPDATED 4

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

DAIMLER/XENTRY: LEAKAGE AT PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION (POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE LINE) TO POWER STEERING PUMP. MODEL 204, 207 AND 212. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

XENTRY: EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. POSSIBLE COMPONENTS: LOW BEAMS; FRONT FOG LAMP; HIGH BEAMS; WASHER FLUID PUMP AND THE HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ARE ALSO POTENTIALLY AFFECTED. HARDWARE FAULT IN DRIVER SIDE SAM. MODEL 204. NO MODEL

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

010000 STEERING

XENTRY: STEERING LEAKY AT INTERNAL OIL LINES. CONNECTOR OF INTERNAL OIL LINE OR SEALING WASHERS/O-RINGS DAMAGED. NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. REMOVE STEERING; REPLACE BOTH INTERNAL OIL LINES; INSTALL STEERING. MO

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUST REAR LIFT GATE STOPS. ITS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE STOPS MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATION. IF STOPS ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY, THE REAR LIFT GATE MAY CONTACT THE BODY WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS.

152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. AS OF MODIFICATION , THE CONNECTOR HOUSING OF THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR WAS REVISED AND IS IN

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

150000 SEAT BELTS

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

DAIMLER(XENTRY): AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE SOMETIMES DOE NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE DRIVE UNIT OF THE LIFTGATE CONTROL IS ACTUATED BUT DOES NOT MANAGE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE LIFTGATE COMPLETELY, (THE LIFTGATE STARTS MOVING BUT THEN STOPS).

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

MERCEDES: FAULT MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (PRE-SAFE INACTIVE) AND FAULT CODE 530630 IS CURRENT AND STORED IN THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CONTROL UNIT. LEFT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CONTROL UNIT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUST TRUNK LID STOPS. DUE TO TOLERANCE AND SETTLING OF THE RUBBER SEAL THE TRUNK LID MAY TOUCH THE BUMPER DURING CLOSING ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE TRUNK LID STOPS AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 across all model years (2010–2015).

28 Total Recalls

1,039 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

60 Reported Crashes

23 Reported Fires

6 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	4	135	View
2014	5	116	View
2013	6	159	View
2012	4	188	View
2011	4	149	View
2010 (current)	5	280
2008	0	3	View
2007	0	5	View
2006	0	4	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
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GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
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AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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