repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 114 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 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 April 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 has problems
114 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
84Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
5Power train
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Steering
5Vehicle speed control
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Service brakes
3Engine
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 84 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 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 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.
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 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 2015 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.
Any time a passenger sits in the passenger seat in the shows on my dashboard “ front right malfunction service required “
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: [PHONE] (replace Takata passenger-side module Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the…
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
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