2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 134 complaints for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 71% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 134 71% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz glk350. While driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that only the two headrest air bags deploy. The contact sustained internal injuries to the head and body that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene.
Takata recall we were notified of this recall nearly three years ago. There has been no movement on a repair. This is absurd, we have actually been notified that our two mercedes vehicles that are affected by this recall, have been dropped in priority for a repair.