2013 Kia Sorento vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 979 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 228 | 68 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 44 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 496 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 6 |
| Structure | 89 | 3 |
| Power Train | 69 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 70 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 136 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 75 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 53 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 46 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 39 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 38 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 0 |
2013 Kia Sorento
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.