2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
171
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
25.7
Severity index
Severity index 25.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class ranks 118 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 9% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 136 | 79.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 7.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 4.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 3.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 2.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2.3% |
| SEATS | 3 | 1.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1.8% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 136 of 171 complaints (79.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.