MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

● Typical for this model
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:53.702Z

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, 2014 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 2014 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2014: 102 complaints
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YearComplaints
20062
20075
20081
2010241
2011132
2012167
2013136
2014102
2015114

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 61%

61% of complaints: air bags — 62 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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2014 M-B GLK350 WAS TRAVELING ON A SIX LANE ROAD: THREE LANES IN THE NORTH DIRECTION; THREE LANES IN THE SOUTH DIRECTION. GLK350 WAS TRAVELING IN THE NORTH DIRECTION RIGHT LANE AT APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141020

A MESSAGE APPEARS WITH SEATBELT AND AIR BAG FRONT LEFT MALFUNCTION SERVICE REQUIRED DEALER SAID THERE IS A SENSOR IN SEATBELT TREGERRING THIS MESSAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181124

STEERING 4%

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

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

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

CRASH
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IN DECEMBER 2019 I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. I WAS DRIVING BEHIND A LADY AND WHEN SHE STOPPED I WENT TO PUT MY FEET ON THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MY CAR HIT HER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201007

THE PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE IN COLD WEATHERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181110

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

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

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170519 — steering

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

R 20171206 — air bags

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

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

R 20191223 — communication

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

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V252000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2015 ● 2011 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ● 2012 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?

5 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.