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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 576 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 0 | 133 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 0 | 126 | |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 0 | 146 | |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 0 | 171 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model years with the most are the 2012 (171), 2013 (146) and 2015 (133). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (126), 2015 (133) and 2013 (146), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class years have the most airbag complaints?
23 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2013 (8), 2012 (6) and 2015 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
12 owner complaints across 2 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2012 (7) and 2014 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.