How common are airbag complaints on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

Airbags make up 84 of 114 total complaints for this model year, or 74% of all complaints filed.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaign 19V010000 for passenger frontal airbag module replacement (Takata) and campaign 17V627000 addressing grounding of steering components tied to airbag deployment.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,500 miles for airbag-related complaints on this model year.

Were there any injuries or crashes linked to airbag issues?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with airbag complaints on the 2015 GLK350.

2015 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 84 of 114 complaints (74%) filed on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, making it the dominant issue for this model year. Two related recalls cover Takata passenger airbag replacement and steering-component grounding, with a median failure mileage of 41,500 miles.

Airbags complaints: 84; 74% of 114
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 41,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report long delays getting the Takata passenger frontal airbag module replaced, with dealers citing part shortages stretching into 2020.
Some owners state the airbag deployed with excessive force or loud explosion during a crash, in one case reportedly causing hearing loss and tinnitus.
One complaint describes a side curtain airbag deploying while the steering wheel airbag failed to deploy in the same crash.
Multiple owners describe frustration after receiving recall notices (campaign 19V010000) but being told remedy parts were not yet available at their dealership.
A complaint from 2018 mentions being involved in a crash before the Takata recall repair could be completed despite the dealer's assurances the airbags were fine.

When 2015 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2018, latest Jan 18, 2026.

84 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2019 (10).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 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 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Airbags495,290 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 common are airbag complaints on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?: Airbags make up 84 of 114 total complaints for this model year, or 74% of all complaints filed.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?: Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaign 19V010000 for passenger frontal airbag module replacement (Takata) and campaign 17V627000 addressing grounding of steering components tied to airbag deployment.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,500 miles for airbag-related complaints on this model year.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to airbag issues?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with airbag complaints on the 2015 GLK350.