2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (61.8% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA21002, opened Sep 2021).
Air Bags complaints here are 7.3× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 149 · 61.8% | Under investigation | EA21002 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 · 10.8% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 14 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 · 3.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 8 · 3.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 8 · 3.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 241 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.”NHTSA complaint 11112694 — filed 07/25/2018 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER…”NHTSA complaint 11110861 — filed 07/11/2018 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA INFLATORS: IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL YET I CAN NOT FIND A MERCEDES BENZ DEALER THAT CAN REMEDY THE SITUATION.”NHTSA complaint 11103851 — filed 06/25/2018 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 149 of 241 NHTSA complaints (61.8%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (26), suspension (14), unspecified/other issues (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?
241 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA21002) into air bags that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
