2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class holds 146 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLK-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (102 of 146), then Steering (8) and Electrical system (7). The most filings arrived in 2019 (59 of 146). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2012 GLK-Class has 171 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 126 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (146 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal became stuck and almost caused a crash. The contact shifted the transmission into…"
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"Driving home mid morning Thursday , March 5, 2026 on smooth paved rural road, 50MPH, sunny, temp was 40 degrees, no vehicles anywhere near us, our Panoramic Sunroof shattered on our 2013 Mercedes GLK 250. We heard a…"
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"RECALL NO: 19V-868 | VIN: [XXX] | CASE #: [XXX] VEHICLE: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (X204) DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY PROBLEM: This complaint concerns a failure to adequately remedy NHTSA Recall 19V-868. Since [XXX], my…"
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"I am reporting a safety issue involving my Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 following repairs performed by an authorized dealership, Critz Mercedes-Benz in Savannah, Georgia. I brought the vehicle in due to persistent noise when…"
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"I am writing to express a serious safety concern regarding the Mercedes-Benz GLK 350, particularly related to the fuel pump system under the rear passenger area. It has come to my attention that the fuel pumps in these…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA complaints on 2013 and 2015 GLK filings are dominated by air bags. Recall 19V-010 covers certain GLK250 and GLK350 vehicles (among other Mercedes models) in humidity-based registration zones for passenger frontal Takata inflators that may explode from propellant degradation; the campaign lists about 288,779 vehicles across the covered population. Dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag module. Recall 17V-252 covers a small set of 2013-2015 GLK and 2013-2014 C-Class vehicles (168 units total across those nameplates) where the steering coupling bolt may have been incorrectly torqued; if the nut loosens, steering can be lost. Dealers inspect and re-torque the coupling as needed. Recall 16V-081 earlier covered certain 2010-2012 GLK models for driver-side Takata PSDI-5 inflators among a larger multi-model population of about 711,159 vehicles.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class holds 146 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLK-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (102 of 146), then Steering (8) and Electrical system (7). The most filings arrived in 2019 (59 of 146). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 GLK-Class has 171 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 126 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 take?
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 MB-approved viscosities are listed for the GLK 350 — confirm the engine sticker.
What tire size does the US GLK 350 commonly use?
235/50R19 appears on US GLK 350 archive pages; confirm the door placard for your vehicle.
What does recall 19V-010 cover on the GLK?
Certain GLK250 and GLK350 vehicles (among other Mercedes models) in humidity-based registration zones for passenger frontal Takata inflators that may explode from propellant degradation.