repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Air bags
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
2Service brakes
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 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 · 2016 Q3
Engine: diesel
Risk. Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire.
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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
2015 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 2015 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF CLEAR LAKE (500 GULF FWY S, LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573), WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND IT WAS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF LYNNWOOD (17800 HIGHWAY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037, [PHONE]) WHERE HE WAS ASSURED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR SAFETY…
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