2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 air bags problems
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — 79% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On August 17, 2025 I rearended a vehicle in front of me who jammed on their brakes for no apparent reason. We were the only two vehicles in the area. Upon impact, the following airbags deployed....steering wheel, driver knee airbag. I sustained injuries to my lower extremities from the exploded…”
filed Jan 18, 2026
“The component or system failed or malfunctioned: Brake pedal -does not brake effectively Engine :Alternator/ignition-the car would not start on me Cigarette lighter: front cigarette lighter does not work (greater fuse or electrical problem Inspection: Car was returned to Hawthorne Auto Square for…”
filed Apr 6, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 19V010000 · Jan 9, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 17V017000 · Jan 10, 2017
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
Air Bags problems in other GLK350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 GLK350 | 84 | 74% |
| 2014 GLK350 | 62 | 60% |
| 2013 GLK350 | 100 | 73% |
| 2011 GLK350 | 92 | 69% |
| 2010 GLK350 | 149 | 62% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.