2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2019 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GLK204 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204. That is the most of any GLK204 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags4100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2017: 1201712019: 320193

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Takata recall. My car has two recalls, and it's been 3 years without a solution yet. I have tried contacting the dealer and they refuse to do anything about it. The lack of effort mercedes benz is putting to solve this recall is disconcerting.

Air Bags · received Apr 1, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11193130

Airbags still haven't been fixed yet! Mercedes saying airbags aren't available yet, so how long we are going to drive this vehicle before happen to my wife, daughter or myself get injured or killed!!!

Air Bags · received Mar 29, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11192539

This vehicle safety complaint is really a notification of lawlessness. I was notified in may 2016 of the air bag recall. It's now been 3 yrs and i continue to drive a vehicle known to have a defective takata airbag. An airbag that "under certain circumstances during a crash that necessitates…

Air Bags · received Feb 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11181441

Tamara recall. Have not received any word on when my cars recall issue will be fixed. It has been over a year already, and my car has two recalls that are life threatening! I need my car to drive around, and can not afford to use alternatives.

Air Bags · received Oct 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11035526

Other Mercedes Benz GLK204 years

← 2011 GLK204 · 2014 GLK204 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 GLK20410
201240
2011 GLK20410

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK204 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLK204 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.