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Mercedes-Benz GLK250Model year report

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
76,724miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel 4WD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,724 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “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 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The contact received a recall letter for NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown mercedes dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11281331, filed 2019-11

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V539000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11428633, filed 2021-08

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,449 and 113,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 76,724 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182019320212026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GLK250 Bluetec 4matic 4WD2.1L 4-cyl · diesel7-speed automatic243227$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLK250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151939,0005—27—Falling
20142162,0005—27—Falling
2013676,7246—27—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLK250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (GLK250 Bluetec 4matic, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,724 miles and the middle half falls between 40,449 and 113,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.