Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz GLK350 model year from 2007–2015 using 901 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 12 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2010, which drew far more complaints than other GLK350 years at the same age. The best years are 2007 and 2014.

7model years
901complaints
12recalls
2010worst years
2007, 2014best years

Complaints by model year

20072010201120122013201420155241133167137104114
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2015114typical4AirbagAverage
2014104−22%5AirbagAverage
2013137typical6AirbagAverage
20121671.4×4AirbagAverage
2011133typical4AirbagAverage
20102411.8×5AirbagCaution
20075−96%—ElectricalGood

* Complaints compared with the median GLK350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2010
    62069%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2010
    8610%
  • Brakesworst: 2010
    374%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2010
    354%
  • Steeringworst: 2010
    344%
  • Other / not specified
    324%
  • Body & structureworst: 2010
    263%
  • Suspensionworst: 2010
    253%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2015
    222%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2010
    222%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2010
    222%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2014
    142%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2010
    142%
  • Seatsworst: 2013
    111%
  • Lightsworst: 2010
    91%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2015
    91%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2014
    61%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2015
    40%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2010
    20%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2010
    10%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2014
    10%

Latest Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-010 · Jan 9, 2019 · 288,779 vehicles

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 Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-043 · Jan 10, 2018 · 132,167 vehicles

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 Roadster vehicles sold, or ever…

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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 17V-627 · Oct 6, 2017 · 495,290 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Steering

NHTSA recall 17V-252 · Apr 12, 2017 · 168 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017.

All 12 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 should you avoid?

2010 — this year has the most complaints relative to other GLK350 years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2010.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other GLK350 years at the same age, followed by 2014. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (620), fuel & propulsion system (86) and brakes (37). Airbag complaints peak in the 2010 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 had?

12 recalls across 2007–2015. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.