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2012 Mercedes-Benz glk-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz glk-class has 0 recalls, 171 complaints.

0

Recalls

171

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz glk-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWD

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
132
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
SEATS
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1
SUSPENSION
1
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1

Problems by Component

Airbags135Other14Suspension4Seats3Steering3Electrical3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 24, 2025SUSPENSIONI brought my car in to my local mechanic and was told my rear suspension was corroded. He said it w...
Aug 17, 2025AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSOn August 17, 2025 I rearended a vehicle in front of me who jammed on their brakes for no apparent r...
Jul 19, 2025SEATSMy passenger got 2 degree burns to his right buttocks and seat is melted ...he is a paralyzed patien...
Nov 27, 2024STEERINGElectronic steering wheel lock is broken and engine will not start because of lock.
Sep 11, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI smelled gasoline in my car didn’t think of anything . Till today when i pumped gas it smelled ver...
Aug 9, 2024SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESMy rear subframe is rotted out but won't be replaced under warranty because there are no rust holes ...
Jan 24, 2024SERVICE BRAKESRUPTURE OF LEFT REAR AND LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES 1/26/24,8/30/24. BOTH TIMES THE FAILURE WAS UNANNOUN...
Nov 14, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI smell gasoline every time I fill up the gas tank and don't smell it when not quite full. I haven'...
Nov 6, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEvap small leak P0456 Car cabin smells strong gas odor check engine light is on
Jul 25, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy mercedes GLK 350 4matic has a strong gas smell every time I fill up and I am afraid to park in m...
Jun 6, 2023POWER TRAIN,WHEELSDriveshaft broke, peeling rims
Feb 8, 2023STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDrove to a parking lot turn the car off, the steering wheel did not lock, and when trying to start t...
Jan 25, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2012 GLK350 leaking gas from under the rear right passenger seat, where the gas cap located. we ...
Jul 8, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel u...
Jun 17, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe plastic trim/cover that wraps around the steering wheel column and is the same color as the seat...
Mar 30, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESThe component or system failed or malfunctioned: Brake pedal -does not brake effectively Engine :Alt...
Oct 22, 2021FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEvery time the car's tank is filled with gas some leaks out on the ground. There is also a strong sm...
Sep 28, 2021FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a Mercedes GLK 350 .When I fill up the gas tank in full I can smell gas. I called the dealer ...
Jun 9, 2021SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEXCESSIVE FUEL FUME/SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR PARTICULARLY ON FULL TANK. STABIL...
Jan 22, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING ON I35 AT THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP OVERHEAD. I WAS NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS...