2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

132Air Bags complaints

79%Of all 167 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS132 · 79%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 7.2%

Unspecified / other7 · 4.2%

SERVICE BRAKES6 · 3.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 · 2.4%

Share of the 167 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED…”NHTSA complaint 11253197 — filed 09/04/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11242480 — filed 08/08/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 11242287 — filed 08/07/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: 132 of 167 complaints on file (79%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have in total?

167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.