MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

● Typical for this model
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:12.732Z

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
167
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

80% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2011: 133 complaints 2012: 167 complaints 2012 167 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 104 complaints 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2010 2011: 133 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2012 167 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2014 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2010 2011: 133 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2012 167 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2014 2015: 114 complaints 2015

2012: 167 complaints

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YearComplaints
20062
20075
20081
2010241
2011133
2012167
2013137
2014104
2015114

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

80% · 134 reports

Most commonly citing inflator module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2026-01-18

Also filed under Seat belts

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 12 reports

Service brakes

4% · 6 reports
CRASH

Suspension

2% · 4 reports

Electrical system

2% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2020-10-09

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering

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, 2015-11-12

Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-02-15Fuel system, gasoline12V557000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 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.

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  3. R
    2018-10-31Air bags17V017000 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.

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  4. R
    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 134 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V557000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.