MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

● Typical for this model
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:57.628Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2013: 136 complaints 2013 2014: 102 complaints 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2011: 132 complaints
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YearComplaints
20062
20075
20081
2010241
2011132
2012167
2013136
2014102
2015114

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 70%

70% of complaints: air bags — 92 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL" I AM COMPLAING BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND EACH TIME I CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT REPLACING MY AIRBAG, THEY SAY THE PART IS NOT IN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171213

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I'VE BEEN SMELLING GAS AN FUMES FIELD ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND NOTICED THATLAYELY IVE BEEN LOSING GAS AND MILEAGE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT JUST BE OVER FLOW BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE.IM NOW HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY CAR INTO THT RIGHT GEAR I CAN ONLY THINK THAT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181231

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231030

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WE HAVE A MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 2011.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160613

PARKED ON A 45 DEGREE SLOPE. PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOWN AS FAR AS THE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL. RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FULLY ENGAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131031

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231030

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130215 — fuel system, gasoline

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

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 1-800-367-6

Campaign 12V557000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161018 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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.

Campaign 16V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180731 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 16V363000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190329 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 19V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (92 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V557000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V363000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2014 ● 2015 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ● 2012 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.