2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 71%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250, 71% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“How many years is acceptable for this recall to have no remedy ? If it's so dangerous as to warrant a recall, why is it so safe to simply ignore for years, and years?”
NHTSA complaint #11298176, filed 2020-01, 62,000 miles“My front passenger airbag has a factory defect. I contacted my local mercedes dealership multiple times regarding the issue,but they just keep saying the part is not available. The recall has been open for over a year, so they had more than enough time to rectify the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11363423, filed 2020-10“This airbag recall which could result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants, possibly causing serious injury or death was reported jan 18, 2019 and I received notice march 2019 (no date was noted on the letter). It is now 7-jun 2019 and per my interim notice I should file a complaint if an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 u.s.c. Chapter 301. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218592, filed 2019-06“I've been waiting for 18 months for my airbag to be repaired. The dealer has no idea when they will receive the parts. This is ridiculous, this is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11327980, filed 2020-06“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic informed the contact that the sensor light was permanently disabled. The contact then stated that he was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11486095, filed 2022-09, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V010000Jan 9, 2019Mercedes-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…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLK250 2013–2015, E550 2010–2017, GLK350 2010–2015 +7 more
- 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLK250 2013–2015, C300 2012–2018, AMG C63 2012–2018 +21 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
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.
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