2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

92Air Bags complaints

69.7%Of all 132 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS92 · 69.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 · 15.2%

SERVICE BRAKES5 · 3.8%

STEERING5 · 3.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 · 3%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 overview page.

What owners report

“takata airbags- called Mercedes Benz of draper- says it is not on their list???”NHTSA complaint 11486915 — filed 09/28/2022

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11321887 — filed 04/22/2020

“I HAVE TWO RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE AND MERCEDES HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO”NHTSA complaint 11282479 — filed 11/26/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: 92 of 132 complaints on file (69.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.