2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

4 recalls — 149 complaints — 43 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 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

5,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

149 total complaints 9 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	93
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	14
SERVICE BRAKES	5
ENGINE	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
POWER TRAIN	3
STEERING	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
SUSPENSION	2

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

My 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (VIN [XXX] ) has been out of service since [XXX] due to Recall 68C involving the high-voltage battery fire risk, as well as Recall 73C (hybrid control processor software). The vehicle was delivered to the dealership on January 6, 2026 and has remained in their possess... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

Today, I placed my backpack containing my 2019 BMW X3 key fob in the back seat, closed the door, and proceeded to open the driver’s door as usual. Immediately, the car locked itself with the key fob still inside. This is a failure of the anti-lockout safety system. The vehicle’s Comfort Access/k... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

Transmission went out while driving the vehicle and left it stuck in the middle of the intersection we had to push it though traffic. It had no forward movement. Would only drive in reverse. No warning or anything just made a clunk and wouldn't move any further.

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

During a stop the car dives to the right. After removing the right rear tire the subframe is rusted and components are no longer connected to the sub frame

Incident date: Jul 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2025

I WAS DRIVING IN HIGHWAY WITH SPEED OF 60 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DROPPED DOWN AND DUE TO SUDDEN AIR COMING INSUDE, MY CAR WAS SHIFTED AND I DROVE TO NEAREST EXIT AND NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED, I WAS UNABLE TO PULLUP THE WINDOW AND TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND HE NOTED HE HAS SEEN THIS S... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

I purchased this vehicle used just four months ago. Since then, I’ve had continual problems with it, costing me a significant amount of money. To date, it required all new tires, a new battery, and multiple problems related to the engine light turning on. So far, these problems have resulted in tw... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2021

When driving all gages stop working all lighting inside and outside when driving. Happens sporadically. Took to Chevrolet and they said needed a battery so i changed and still happened. Took to performance shop and left for almost a month where a diagnosis was made that it was a corroded rear bumper... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

The electronic braking system/abs light/traction control light constantly comes on and off every few seconds when driving. Having intermittent loss of anti lock braking system is a hazard.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Winnebago Micro Mini. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V285000 (Equipment). The contact was concerned that the recall remedy was inadequate due to the cooktop control light no longer illuminating. The contact stated that the knobs were easily acci... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

While driving to work, the vehicle shook a bit and entered into "reduced propulsion mode". The vehicle had a significant reduction in engine power on the road (the propulsion became very jerky), which became dangerous on the highway. There were no previous indicators of any type of issue. After brin... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2023

The truck started intermittently throwing code for C0020-01 (service Antilock Brake system). I will intermittently lose ABS/Cruise/trailer brakes, and being the primary vehicle in our family, the truck has become unsafe to transport my wife and 7 months old child. I've aware the HCU/ABS module both ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2023

After inserting key - there is no response. Tried several times. FOB locks and unlocks the doors. After a couple of days - it started with no problem. A week later, we are having the same problem with no response after inserting the key in ignition switch. This troublesome to know that I cannot... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2023

Incident date: Aug 7, 2023

In differing lighting conditions, the forward-looking sensor that controls my frontal assist becomes disabled. The system automatically retests itself occasionally, and sometimes straightens itself out but on other occasions, it just makes a bell sound, and reminds me that my frontal assist is not a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

"Travel Assist Not Available" alert ding repeatedly goes off while driving and feels like wheel fights left turns. Easily every 10-30 seconds. This is a wide spread issue with 2022 Tiguans.

Incident date: Apr 14, 2023

This incident is related to the previous incident that I filed with NHTSA issue is 11514358 on March 28, 2023. I had my car serviced at Tesla service on April 14, 2023. I shared all the data and my complaint with the service center located at 22400 Davis Dr., Sterling, VA. I was told the issue is fi... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2023

FRONT AXEL SEPERATED FROM VEHICAL CAUSING CRASH. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM CV JOINT. DEFECT IN AIRBAGS, EXCESS EXHAUST SPRAYED OVER TOP OF HANDS ON STEERING WHEEL AT 9 OCLOCK AND 3 OCLOCK PISITION. CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURNS WITH PERMINATE SCARRING AND DISFIUREMENT. CHEVY HAD IGNORED ALL ISSU... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 21, 2023

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle was stalling. The contact's daughter was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the ve... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

Fuel/Propulsion System - There is a gas leaking from somewhere above the gas tank. I did not have this fixed yet because I see a recall for this but my VIN wasn't included in the initial recall. There are 17 other complaints on here for the same issue but we haven't been included in the recall as of... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the key fob intermittently failed to remotely start the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had seized and failed to shift into the ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2022

takata airbags- called Mercedes Benz of draper- says it is not on their list???

Incident date: Aug 1, 2022

The fuel tank flange cracked. After refill the tank, the fuel smell is in the cabin, and fuel leak out under the seat.

Incident date: May 6, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was corroded and the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was the... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2022

Fuel leaking from top of the fuel tank.

Incident date: Feb 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and saw the front driver’s side headrest air bag had deployed independently.... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2021

BECAUSE OF THE LOW QUALITY OF THE PLASTIC, WHICH WAS USED IN THE FUEL PUMP BODY ON MY GLK350, FORMED A CRACK ON BOTH BODIES OF THE FUEL TANKS. FUEL IS COMING OUT DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND DRIPPING DOWN TO THE ROAD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND COULD CAUSE A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED TO SLOW DOWN. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEELS. T... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 8, 2020

DELAY AND NO START CONDITION WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION SHOWING A SMALL FUEL LEAK. I NOTICED A SMELL OF FUEL ODOR COMING FROM OUTSIDE PARKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. IT APPEARS TO LEAK THE MOST WHEN THE GAS IS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

Incident date: Apr 30, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER REFUELING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE GARAGE ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2019

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WOULD SMELL A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THEY NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEAK WI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2019

I HAVE TWO RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE AND MERCEDES HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO CONTACT ME REGARDING REPAIRS SINCE 2011. I HAVE TAKE MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MUTLIPLE TIMES AND THE RECALLS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.

Incident date: Nov 26, 2019

Incident date: Oct 4, 2019

WHEN I FILL UP MY 2011 GLK 350 WITH GAS I HAVE A VERY STRONG RAW GAS SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE. IT IS SO BAD THAT I AM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE MY GARAGE. IT GOES AWAY AS THE FUEL IS RUN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I CHECK WITH MERCEDES AND WITH MY VIN # IT WAS NOT ON A RECALL LIST HOWEVER MANY OTHER... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD A NEIGHBOR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE APPEARED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). RICK HILL IMPORTS, INC.(LOCATED AT 861 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37662, (877) 549-1572) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

2011 MERCEDES BENZ 350 GLK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.*LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

Incident date: Aug 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W2. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE (25035 SW PARKWAY AVE, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, 503-454-5000) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SEATTLE (2025 AIRPORT WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98134, (2... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN 2017. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2010

TAKATA RECALL BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN THIS CAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND IT APPEARS TO ME THAT MERCEDES-BENZ IS NOT SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT THE DRIVER AIRBAG RECALL IN 18 MONTHS EVEN THOUGH THEY PROMISE TO FIX IT BY SEPTEMBER 2018. I OFTEN DR... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CARY AT 919-380-1800 (LOCATED AT 2400 AUTO PARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511) AND WAS INFORMED THAT... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF TEMECULA ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2011 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 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

43 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
140000 AIR BAGS	2
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	2

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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.

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"

010000 STEERING

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

"Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

130000 VISIBILITY

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.

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

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.

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.

092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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

200000 WHEELS

MERCEDES-BENZ: INSTALLATION INFORMATION OF BOLTED WHEEL CONNECTIONS. ALL MODELS. *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

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 (current)	4	149
2010	5	280	View
2008	0	3	View
2007	0	5	View
2006	0	4	View

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