Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (2013–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (24 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GLK250 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 | 39,000 | 5 | 64 | — | Falling |
| 2014 | 21 | 62,000 | 5 | 70 | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 6 | 76,724 | 6 | 61 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags24 44%
- Other or unknown8 15%
- Engine5 9.3%
- Vehicle speed control4 7.4%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 7.4%
- Electrical system4 7.4%
- Steering3 5.6%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 3.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2015: “Car will put itself in park while in traffic at slow speeds.I was on the highway coming up on a stoplight that was red before I could stop the car put itself in park at the same time the light was turning green which almost caused me to be hit from behind”
NHTSA complaint #11307940, filed 2020-02, 84,000 miles2013: “Driving 45-50 MPH on the road alone and am startled by loud noise which resembled a gunshot. I immediately checked the dash to see if any warning lights were illuminated but saw nothing. After a few minutes I looked up and noticed my panoramic sunroof what shattered in tiny pieces. Dealership stated that no outside source found causing damage to the sunroof. Car is under and extended warranty and manufacture has refused to take responsibility for the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11066702, filed 2018-02, 40,449 miles2014: “My 2014 mercedes glk 250 with 16,705 miles, on 11/03/2015 experienced the engine warning display stating to add blue. I did this but the warning did not remove but stated I had 10 starts remaining. I was 700 miles from home so returned conserving my remaining starts. Found multiple problems with the blue tech emissions system including def injector nozzle failing to spray. All covered by warranty. On 06/15/2019 with 58,129 miles, the engine warning light again came on to add blue. I checked bluetec level to be nearly full. The warning stated I had eight remaining starts. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology