Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz glk-class has 0 recalls, 171 complaints.
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Recalls
171
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I brought my car in to my local mechanic and was told my rear suspension was corroded. He said it w... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | On August 17, 2025 I rearended a vehicle in front of me who jammed on their brakes for no apparent r... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | SEATS | My passenger got 2 degree burns to his right buttocks and seat is melted ...he is a paralyzed patien... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | STEERING | Electronic steering wheel lock is broken and engine will not start because of lock. |
| Sep 11, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I smelled gasoline in my car didn’t think of anything . Till today when i pumped gas it smelled ver... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | My rear subframe is rotted out but won't be replaced under warranty because there are no rust holes ... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | RUPTURE OF LEFT REAR AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES 1/26/24,8/30/24. BOTH TIMES THE FAILURE WAS UNANNOUN... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I smell gasoline every time I fill up the gas tank and don't smell it when not quite full. I haven'... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Evap small leak P0456 Car cabin smells strong gas odor check engine light is on |
| Jul 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My mercedes GLK 350 4matic has a strong gas smell every time I fill up and I am afraid to park in m... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | Driveshaft broke, peeling rims |
| Feb 8, 2023 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Drove to a parking lot turn the car off, the steering wheel did not lock, and when trying to start t... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2012 GLK350 leaking gas from under the rear right passenger seat, where the gas cap located. we ... |
| Jul 8, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel u... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The plastic trim/cover that wraps around the steering wheel column and is the same color as the seat... |
| Mar 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | The component or system failed or malfunctioned: Brake pedal -does not brake effectively Engine :Alt... |
| Oct 22, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Every time the car's tank is filled with gas some leaks out on the ground. There is also a strong sm... |
| Sep 28, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a Mercedes GLK 350 .When I fill up the gas tank in full I can smell gas. I called the dealer ... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | EXCESSIVE FUEL FUME/SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR PARTICULARLY ON FULL TANK. STABIL... |
| Jan 22, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON I35 AT THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP OVERHEAD. I WAS NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS... |