2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Technical Service Bulletins

93 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10038206Jan 10, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. Gearshifts are no longer possible. This is caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. *rm updated 9/20/11. *pe updated 5/9/14.
• 10045029Sep 13, 2013Exterior lighting. Xentry (mercedes): message will appear indicating high beam assist is activated and is inoperative. Models 204, 212, 207, 221, 216, 218, and 166. No model years listed. *pe updated 11/26/13.
• 10205237Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
• 10205236Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. "Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10205215Jul 30, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Vehicle speed control, Equipment…. Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.
• 10167547Jul 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.
• 10205265Jul 3, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside mirror fogged.
• 10167553Jul 1, 2013Fuel system. Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
• 10036974Feb 28, 2013Wheels. Mercedes-benz: water and dirt can enter the wheel hub causing a grinding noise of the front axle and corrosion of the wheel bearing. *rm updated 4/29/13.
• 10039252Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. Happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012.
• 10044603Apr 18, 2012Exterior lighting. Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. Fault message displayed.
• 10044165Mar 26, 2012Exterior lighting. Xentry: mercedes benz: high beam assist temporarily nonfunctional. Replace mfk and calibrate with the aid of the 'calibration target for night view assist' special tool. Also included glk350 and s550 model year 2011. Model cls year 2010-2011.
• 10039256May 31, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
• 10039257May 26, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. Idle speed limits were set too narrow.
• 10038971Apr 20, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: rattling noise at the shift rod.
• 10038977Apr 4, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
• 10038444Mar 1, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes benz: there is improper calibration of the rear sam. 2010-2011 204.
• 10038404Mar 1, 2011Wheels. Mercedes-benz: the seam seal in the right rear wheel arch is not up to specifications. 2011 204.9.
• 10038208Feb 14, 2011Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: there is thumping or rattling noise from the front axle area when on uneven roads. There are several causes.
• 10037916Jan 5, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: warning light is on with a stored engine code, because of a software problem.
• 10037689Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedez-benz: the cylinder head may not have been made to specifications.
• 10037967Dec 13, 2010Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Electrical system. Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. This is a software problem.
• 10038225Dec 8, 2010Steering, Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system.
• 10037988Dec 8, 2010Body and structure. Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. The stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10036765Oct 1, 2010Fuel system, Other or unknown, Equipment. Mercedes: check fuel information label. It has been determined that the fuel information label on the fuel filler flap may be missing.
• 10036769Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Mercedes: check seam seal in right side underbody. It has been determined that a right side underbody seam seal may not meet specifications.
• 10034654Aug 17, 2010Exterior lighting. Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut
• 10034646Jul 20, 2010Electrical system. Xentry (mercedes): das/xd add on for passenger cars. Control unit programming for hardware object number 6429010200 reports-no newer control module software was found. No model years listed.
• 10034533Jul 1, 2010Wheels. Mercedes benz: it has been determined that the support seam in the right rear wheel arch may not meet specifications. Dealers will apply cavity protection to the support seam in the right ear wheel arch.
• 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain…
• 10034146Jun 1, 2010Equipment, Engine cooling. Mercedes: replace vehicle emission control information (veci) label. The vehicle emission control information label does not meet specifications. Dealers will replace the veci label at the next workshop visit.
• 10034145May 26, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: supplemental restraint system (srs) - update control module software. The functioning of the srs is not impaired. An update to software of srs control module software is available to correct this condition. *pe updated 4/12/11.
• 10034307Apr 21, 2010Steering. Daimler/xentry: leakage at pressure hose connection (power steering high pressure line) to power steering pump. Model 204, 207 and 212. No model years listed.
• 10034625Feb 22, 2010Engine cooling. Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. Run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. Models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. No model years listed.
• 10033072Dec 17, 2009Exterior lighting. Xentry: exterior lights constantly on. Possible components: low beams; front fog lamp; high beams; washer fluid pump and the headlamp cleaning system are also potentially affected. Hardware fault in driver side sam. Model 204. No model years listed.
• 10033073Dec 3, 2009Steering. Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. Models 204 (except 4matic) and all model 207. No model years listed.
• 10033076Dec 1, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes benz: adjust rear lift gate stops. Its been determined that the rear lift gate stops may not be adjusted to specification. If stops are not adjusted properly, the rear lift gate may contact the body when driving on uneven roads. Dealers will adjust the rear lift gate stops at the next workshop visit. Model 204.9, model year 2010.
• 10032708Sep 29, 2009Seat belts. Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. A new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. As of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is incompatible with the vehicle wiring harness as a result. Year of manufacture 09/01.
• 10032769Sep 8, 2009Body and structure. Daimler(xentry): automatic liftgate sometimes doe not open or close completely. The drive unit of the liftgate control is actuated but does not manage to open or close the liftgate completely, (the liftgate starts moving but then stops). Slippage of the clutch of the liftgate control drive unit when opening or closing.
• 10032726Sep 3, 2009Seat belts. Mercedes: fault message in instrument cluster (pre-safe inactive) and fault code 530630 is current and stored in the reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit. Left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit (a76) or right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit (a76/1) cannot be started up.
• 10033632Sep 1, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes benz: adjust trunk lid stops. Due to tolerance and settling of the rubber seal the trunk lid may touch the bumper during closing on the affected vehicles. Dealers will adjust the trunk lid stops at the next workshop visit.

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