repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-252 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags
2Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Steering
Risk. A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Engine: diesel
Risk. Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other GLK250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLK250 median. How we score
'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What GLK250 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic informed the contact that the sensor light was permanently disabled. The contact then stated…
SUMMARY: MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2010-2017 C-CLASS, GLK-CLASS, SLS-CLASS AND E-CLASS COUPE MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAGS AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT DECISION OF TK HOLDINGS, INC. ( TAKATA ). UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES DURING A CRASH THAT…
MY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS A FACTORY DEFECT. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THE ISSUE,BUT THEY JUST KEEP SAYING THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE RECALL HAS BEEN OPEN FOR OVER A YEAR, SO THEY HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.
Own a 2014 GLK250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.