2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems

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

100Air Bags complaints

73.5%Of all 136 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 BAGS100 · 73.5%

STEERING8 · 5.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 · 4.4%

SERVICE BRAKES6 · 4.4%

Unspecified / other5 · 3.7%

Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 overview page.

What owners report

“Unknown - A light has come on stating the driver airbag is not functional. I am fearful of driving my vehicle worried that if I…”NHTSA complaint 11455523 — filed 03/07/2022

“TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT PENDING. UNRESOLVED. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL REQUIRED. CAR IS CURRENTLY IN DUBAI. IT WAS IMPORTED TO DUBAI. MB UAE WILL NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11359999 — filed 09/19/2020

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11348616 — filed 08/11/2020

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: 100 of 136 complaints on file (73.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have in total?

136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 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.