2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 241 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 167 |
| 2013 | 136 |
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2015 | 114 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
74% of complaints: air bags — 100 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 12 AND 18 MPH, THE DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER RUPTURED DISCS TWO THROUGH SEVEN IN THE NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190916
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN HE NOTICE THE VEHICLE BEHIND HIM WAS NOT STOPPING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190531
6% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
I JUST LEFT MY HOUSE AND DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND AS I MADE A TURN AND ACCELERATED, I FELT A DRAG AND THEN A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140819
4% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the re
Remedy: Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration number (SCN) of the subject electronic control unit. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Mercede
Campaign 12V493000 — check if this car was fixed
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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Campaign 17V252000 — check if this car was fixed
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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.
Campaign 17V627000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.
Campaign 18V043000 — check if this car was fixed
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
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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. The recall began December 23, 2019.
Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (100 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 12V493000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V252000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V043000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?
6 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.