MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

● Typical for this model
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:55.954Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 74%

74% of complaints: air bags — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211126

TAKATA RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE THE END OF MARCH 2018 ACCORDING TO A LETTER I RECEIVED. THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP KEPT TELLING ME THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE OK, OR THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENTS AS YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180802

2015 GLK MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT FROM THE ACCIDENT, HAS SUFFERED FROM HEARING LOSS AND CHRONIC TINNITUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180129

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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Key in electronic ignition switch is not recognized, automatic transmission shifts to automatic park before vehicle comes to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240806

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY MB GLK 35 CRASHED AT A HIGH SPEED AROUND 80 MPH,IT BURNT TO GROUND . I WOULD HAVE BEEN BURNT ALIVE WITHOUT PEOPLE USING A BIG ROCK TO BREAK THE WINDOW AND PULLING ME OUT .

NHTSA ODI report, 20170701

STEERING 4%

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

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 4%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

● 2014 ● 2011 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ● 2012 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 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.