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.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 241 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-711 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 has problems
241 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
149Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
26Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension
11Structure
9Vehicle speed control
8Steering
8Electrical system
7Service brakes
5Exterior lighting
3116 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 149 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 2 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 7 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 31 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 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 driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2017 Q2
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
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
2010 vs. every other GLK350 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 GLK350 median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What GLK350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the airbags warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted but provided no…
My 2010 glk 350 4matic first while taking my daughter to school one day my dashboard lights up and start making a alert sound,my dashboards reads steering wheel malfunction/abs/ebs brake inoperative. Had it diagnosed and service tech couldn't find the problem related to this. He try to get me to…
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES #16V-081 AND #19V-010 DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED IN ORDER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IT WOULD REQUIRE AN EXPENSIVE ROUND TRIP FERRY FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR A MECHANIC TO BE…
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