2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

4 recalls — 188 complaints — 47 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 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold,... 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 front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017. Second notices started going out in October 2018 and continue to be mailed as parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer s... Read more

104,119 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

188 total complaints 9 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	131
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
ENGINE	8
SERVICE BRAKES	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
POWER TRAIN	4
STEERING	3
SUSPENSION	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2

Incident date: Aug 17, 2025

Abs engages the truck rolls forward 10 to 20 ft. Before it stops. There was a recall that was done on the truck but the issue still continues. Nobody will help me. It's still a problem?

Incident date: Aug 17, 2025

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 k... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 24, 2025

Vehicle indicated that the suspension system was disabled. Vehicle then lost power and disabled itself driving through the Eisenhower Tunnel I-70 Colorado. This tunnel is over a mile and a half long. We called 911 as we were very worried we were going to have another vehicle crash into us as there ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2025

Back up camera has distorted image & blank screen

Incident date: Jun 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle would immediately brake independently without depressing the brake pedal. The Brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed at the owner’s expens... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2023

My tailgate is opening unexpectedly while driving. Hyundai has assured people that the tailgate locks while the vehicle is on and moving but that doesn't seem to be the case. I always check to make sure the tailgate is latched after accessing it, since this has happened several times now. I have now... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2012

My 2019 Honda CRV steering system is malfunctioning, As I am driving straight the steering wheel wants to turn in either direction without me turning the steering wheel or having any intention of turning at all.I am driving straight, the problem happens at all times at all speeds, I don't feel safe ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2012

High pressure fuel pump replaced after the original recall and fail again 45k miles later during driving.

Incident date: Nov 27, 2024

Every winter, since 2020 when I fill my gas tank with gas, the nozzle stops every time I squeeze the gas pump at the gas station. My tank will only take a couple gallons before the nozzle stops. I spend upwards of an hour at the gas station to just fill up my tank half way. Stellantis makes faulty... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2024

2017 Ford Fusion with 90,000miles-Check engine light went on in the AM, no drivable concerns noticed. Took fusion to my mechanic, motor had coolant leak into cylinder #4, cylinder #4 had stopped firing. Complete 1.5L engine replacement needed. Engine coolant thermostat house gasket replaced Engine g... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2024

While driving on major highway, A/C stopped blowing cold air. Out side temperature above 80 degrees. Engine light came on, and later quick warning to this effect" caution, car will shut off soon" And less than 15 seconds or so engine turned off and we LUCKILY coasted across lanes to the breakdown... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2024

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN 2015. SINCE THEN, WE HAD TO CHANGE BATTERIES 4 TIMES NOW. BACK IN 2016, WHEN THE FIRST BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE DEALER ALSO CHANGED SOMETHING WITH THE STEREO, BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR'S... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2024

Yes, available for inspection. 2.0L Eco Boost engine leaking coolant into cylinder 1 due to a design defect 2015-2018 which has since been corrected. The only fix is a complete engine replacement. There is a recall for the Ford Fusion and Focus FOR THE SAME ISSUE; however, the Ford Edge 2.0L Eco ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2023

Ford has issued a recall for which they have offered no remedy. The recall recommends not using the DEFINING feature of the vehicle; the entire purpose for which it was purchased: i.e. the short but meaningful electric range. Ford say the vehicle should not be charged due to an engineering fault tha... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2023

Unknown the light just popped on asking me to service power steering now

Incident date: Jun 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, while the dealer was in the process of performing the front blower motor replacement, the mechanic becam... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2023

Vehicle suddenly break hard without any reason at any speed when you activate the cruise control. Can cause a serious accident. I can experience this any time numerous times during my daily driving.

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

My engine needed to be replaced after they said it overheated and was beyond repair.

Incident date: Feb 8, 2023

The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that there was an abnormal hissing noise detected when the brake pedal was depressed. While driving, the vehicle was hesitating. The check engine... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 9 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering, made an abnormally loud sound, and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of bystande... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel underneath the rear-end of the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the leak was now more frequent. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed and related the ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2022

The component or system failed or malfunctioned: Brake pedal -does not brake effectively Engine :Alternator/ignition-the car would not start on me Cigarette lighter: front cigarette lighter does not work (greater fuse or electrical problem Inspection: Car was returned to Hawthorne Auto Square for ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2022

Incident date: Oct 22, 2021

Every time the car's tank is filled with gas some leaks out on the ground. There is also a strong smell of gas in the cabin. I see there are many other complaints concerning this issue. Will someone please take action and force Mercedes Benz to fix this defective product.

Incident date: Sep 28, 2021

I have a Mercedes GLK 350 .When I fill up the gas tank in full I can smell gas. I called the dealer and they refused to fix it because there is no recall in Mercedes GLK 350 and it is not covered by emission warranty. They will charge me $200 just to diagnose the problem

Incident date: Jun 9, 2021

EXCESSIVE FUEL FUME/SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR PARTICULARLY ON FULL TANK. STABILIZER BAR LINKS PRODUCING DRIVE INSTABILITY.

Incident date: Jun 9, 2021

EXCESSIVE FUEL FUME/SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR PARTICULARLY ON FULL TANK. STABILIZER BAR LINKS PRODUCING DRIVE INSTABILITY.

Incident date: Jan 22, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON I35 AT THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP OVERHEAD. I WAS NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS, WONDERED IF IT WAS GUN FIRE. A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, AND THE SUN WAS OUT, I WAS CLOSING THE SUNROOF COVER WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED, PIECES OF GLASS WERE EVERWHE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 23, 2020

STRONG FUEL/GAS SMELL NOTICE EVERYTIME FUEL TANK FILLED UP, STRONG GAS SMELL OR ODOR NOTICE INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE FOR DAYS OR UNTIL FUEL USED AND GO DOWN TO CERTAIN LEVEL. ALSO NOTICE LEAKING ON THE WIPER FLUID TANK/RESERVOIR WHEN FILLING UP.

Incident date: Dec 23, 2020

Incident date: Oct 20, 2020

CAR SHUTTERED WHEN ACCELERATING , VIBRATES WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS. GOT INSPECTION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLIPPING DEALERSHIP RECOMMEND TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT BASED ON MILEAGE 150K. OIL COOLER LEAKING, CENTRIFUGE LEAKING, MOTOR MOUNTS COLLAPSED. MB IS AWARE OF ISSUE, BUT ONLY WANT TO ADDRESS CERTAI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2020

Incident date: Feb 14, 2020

[XXX] STEERING LOCK FAILURE SHOULD BE A RECALL. MERCEDES CHARGES $1100 TO REPLACE MINE AND EVERYTHING I'VE READ PPL ARE ALL HAVING SAME COMMON ISSUES. I HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL AFTER MY CAR WAS HIT IN FRONT WHEN SOMEONE BACKED INTO ME (VERY HARD THAT IS). SUDDENLY MANY LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON AND NEXT S... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 14, 2020

Crash

Incident date: Feb 14, 2020

Crash

Incident date: Jun 9, 2020

THIS IS A HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE REGARDING MY CAR. THERE IS MOLD BUILD UP IN THE AC SYSTEM, WHICH IS A HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE, THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS TO THE HEALTH IF MY FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO MY SON WITH ASTHMA. MOLD CAUSES MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. ... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2019

POSTCARDS SENT TO ME SAID DEALER HAD PARTS. MADE APPOINTMENT ONLINE WITH DETAIL THAT THIS WAS FOR AIRBAGS, WENT IN, AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE. REPEATED REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FROM DEALER -- NO RESPONSE.

Incident date: Feb 9, 2019

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO 2 TAKATA SAFETY RECALLS INTERIM NOTICE NHTSA #19V010 'REPLACE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG MODULE'. *AS *JS

Incident date: Feb 9, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2017. MERCEDES-BENZ OF BELLEVUE (11850 BEL-RED RD, BELLEVUE, WA 9... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 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 NEW SHELL (77 E MAIN STR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF RALEIGH (5607 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WITH A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED LAST YEAR THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). LEITH MERCEDES-BENZ (5607 CAPITAL BL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2019

TAKARA RECALL MERCEDES IS NOT CONTACTING ME A D REMEDY ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE

Incident date: Feb 9, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF WESTMONT AT 630-537-0313 (LOCATED AT 200 E OGDEN AVE, WESTMONT, IL 60559) AND WAS INFORME... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF W... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V017000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPA... Read more

Showing 50 of 188 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2012 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 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350

47 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	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

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ESP warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the ESP control unit (N30/4).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

XENTRY (MERCEDES): IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AN ESP WARNING DUE TO IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *PE

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE FUSE AND RELAY BOXES (SRB) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR REAR COMPARTMENT HAS A MALFUNCTION AND DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATION PATHS CAUSING A NO START IN VEHICLE. MODEL 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 1

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Blind Spot Assist inoperative.

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

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MERCEDES: THE INFORMATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING SPARE TIRE SIZE ON THE B-PILLAR TIRE PRESSURE LABEL, IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. MODEL 204 (C AND GLK 250, 350,300, 63).

198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

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.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

130000 VISIBILITY

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.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

MERCEDES: DUE TO PRODUCTION ISSUE, THE SEAM SEAL WILL BE APPLIED TO BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT ROCKER PANELS, THAT WERE MISSING. MODELS 2012 204 (GLK350). *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

MERCEDES (XENTRY): WHEN ENGINE SWITCHES TO UNIT PROTECTION FUNCTION (LIMP-HOME MODE), SET TOO CONSERVATIVELY, CAUSES VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED OR NO POWER, INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. MODEL 204. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AN INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK IS CAUSING A FAILURE OF NO CRANKING, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK OR NO START AND WARNING ICONS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE IN ICM. MODEL GLK350, E350, 550. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER IGNITION IS OFF, ROTARY LIGHT SWITCH SENDS WRONG SIGNAL DUE TO BATTERY DISCHARGED AND VEHICLE NOT STARTING. MODEL E350,550,63, C300,350,63,250, GLK350. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MERCEDES: DUE TO HAVING ENGINE MISFIRE AND HIGH PRIMARY CURRENT FROM UNCONTROLLED CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF IGNITION COILS, THE EIGHT IGNITION COILS WILL BE REPLACED. MODELS 2012 204. *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 (current)	4	188
2011	4	149	View
2010	5	280	View
2008	0	3	View
2007	0	5	View
2006	0	4	View

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C 300	1,074	360	View
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CLA 250	923	130	View
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