2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
125
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
6
Injuries
91.2
Severity index
Severity index 91.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class ranks 45 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 68% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 78 | 62.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 6.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 5.6% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 4.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | 4.0% |
| STEERING | 5 | 4.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 4.0% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 4 | 3.2% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 78 of 125 complaints (62.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
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.