MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:55.053Z

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, 2012 highlighted. 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2012 2013: 136 complaints 2013 2014: 102 complaints 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2012: 167 complaints
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YearComplaints
20062
20075
20081
2010241
2011132
2012167
2013136
2014102
2015114

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 79%

79% of complaints: air bags — 132 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260118

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 2%

2% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2%

2% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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[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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201009

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH OR MORE, THE ENGINE STALLS AND THE UNIT IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTAINS THE ODOMETER AND SPEED, BEGINS TO TURN WHITE IN COLOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151112

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 20181031 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 17V017000 — 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

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (132 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 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 17V017000 (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 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ● 2013 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 79% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 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.