2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

10 recalls — 149 complaints

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

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

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

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:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

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

Remedy

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:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Consequence

Remedy

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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

5,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

149 total complaints 8 crashes 5 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	92
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	20
SERVICE BRAKES	5
STEERING	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
ENGINE	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
POWER TRAIN	2
SUSPENSION	2

Incident date: 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... Read more

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: 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: 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

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: Jul 2, 2025

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the brake pedal was spongy while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was dia... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2021

After a fuel fill-up, I smell fuel inside the cabin and outside by the gas tank opening. This causes a constant stress..., what if there is a fire? I heard and read so many similar complains and concerns. This should constitute for a RECALL. What is the responsibility of NHTSA to the consumer's safe... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

When we fill up the SUV with gas, there is a very strong odor of gas outside of the passenger door & some odor "inside the SUV. We looked online Motortrend.com said Certain 2011-2012 MB CLK 350 4matic are being recalled for a potential fuel leak caused by a crack in the fuel filter flange, Dec 15, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2024

Vaporized gasoline fuel odor emanating from the back seat area due to fuel filter flange crack

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

Headlight bulbs failed. Owners manual states that the low beam bulb on the driver's side can be replaced by simply removing back cover, inserting hand and removing and replacing bulb. However, this is fraudulent. Every mechanic and the Mercedes dealers state that the bumper and possibly fender must ... 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

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated unintendedly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was noti... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

I noticed the smell of fuel coming from my vehicle, specifically when I top off at the gas station. This is dangerous as fuel can combust if ignited. I took the vehicle to be service, to find out about the fuel odor and was advised of the NHTSA recall. Upon researching I see that although the NHT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2023

There were two incidents, one when my daughter was driving and one when I was driving. We were on a highway going 65 mph and had to brake as we came upon traffic. The car fishtailed/swerved back and forth out of control several times until we could bring the car to a stop. I had to pull onto the sho... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2023

I'm having the same issues as described in Recall no. 12V557000. However when I called Mercedes they mentioned that my Vin wasn't part of that recall. I don't understand how can that be when my car is 2011-2012 glk350 model as described in recall and I smell gas, can see gas leaking and the flange w... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2023

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	$3,850

CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

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

MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — All Years Overview

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

70 Total Recalls

1,035 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

58 Reported Crashes

20 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	10	133	View
2014	14	115	View
2013	14	159	View
2012	10	188	View
2011 (current)	10	149
2010	12	279	View
2008	0	3	View
2007	0	5	View
2006	0	4	View

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