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

NHTSA lists 92 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 GLK350, which is 69% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

Yes. It is covered by Takata-related recalls 16V081000 and 16V363000, both involving replacement of frontal airbag inflator modules, plus recall 19V010000 affecting other Mercedes-Benz models.

Did the 2011 GLK350 airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2011 GLK350?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 38,000 miles.

How does the 2011 GLK350 compare to other years for airbag complaints?

Its 69% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than 2012 (79%) and 2013 (73%) but higher than 2010 (63%) and 2014 (60%), based on NHTSA data.

2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 92 of 133 total complaints (69%) on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, tied mainly to the Takata inflator recalls. NHTSA lists two crashes and one injury linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 92; 69% of 133
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 38,000 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report long delays getting Takata-related driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators replaced under recall campaigns 16V081000 and 16V363000, with dealers citing unavailable parts.
Some owners describe crashes in which airbags failed to deploy, including a reported rollover and T-bone collision.
Airbag warning lights illuminated unexpectedly for some owners shortly after receiving recall notices, with dealers unable to guarantee the airbags would not deploy on their own.
Several owners say dealerships told them replacement parts were on indefinite backorder, leaving them driving vehicles they considered unsafe for extended periods.
Owners express frustration that recall notifications for a second campaign (16V363000) arrived months after the first, adding confusion about which repair was pending.

When 2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2016, latest Sep 28, 2022.

92 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Sep 2022; peak Nov 2017 (18).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350

NHTSA 19V010000Jan 9, 2019Airbags288,779 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio, and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011 C300, 2011-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2011-2016 E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, 2011-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." MBUSA is also recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2010-2011 C300, 2010-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2016-2017 E550 Cabrio, 2010-2016 E550 Coupe, 2010-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA 16V363000May 26, 2016Airbags258,163 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan and C300 4-Matic Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Airbags complaints by Glk350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010149 (63%)
201192 (69%)
2012132 (79%)
2013100 (73%)
201462 (60%)
201584 (74%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?: NHTSA lists 92 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 GLK350, which is 69% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?: Yes. It is covered by Takata-related recalls 16V081000 and 16V363000, both involving replacement of frontal airbag inflator modules, plus recall 19V010000 affecting other Mercedes-Benz models.
Did the 2011 GLK350 airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2011 GLK350?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 38,000 miles.
How does the 2011 GLK350 compare to other years for airbag complaints?: Its 69% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than 2012 (79%) and 2013 (73%) but higher than 2010 (63%) and 2014 (60%), based on NHTSA data.