2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 62 complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 52% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 52% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
2014 m-b glk350 was traveling on a six lane road: three lanes in the north direction; three lanes in the south direction. Glk350 was traveling in the north direction right lane at approx. 15 MPH when it was broadsided on the driver's side by a pickup truck who was coming from the south direction. The pickup truck made an illegal left hand turn and crossed over three lanes of travel in an accelerating mode before impact with the glk350. The pickup truck was traveling at least 25 MPH.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 58,000.