2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 2% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated that after driving approximately 30 minutes or more they would begin smelling a fuel odor coming from the rear end of the cabin. There were no warning lights. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact found their vehicle's failure related to the recall 2012 however the recall did not include their year. The manufacturer was made aware and confirmed their vehicle was not included. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548203, filed 2023-10, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle to 2 independent mechanics for a smog check inspection, she notified the mechanics that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The mechanics stated that at times the electrical sensor needed to be reset. Several days later the warning light returned. The contact took the vehicle to MBZ dealer who diagnosed the failure as Camshaft- hall sensor leaking oil travel into harness to my module. The Contact has now learned and been informed by mechanics of this matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437181, filed 2021-10, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031648Oct 5, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received the Approved Emission Modification. The Extended Modification Warranty…
- 10058548Jun 4, 2015Xentry (daimler): stored in engine control unit are faults relating to throttle valve actuator and/or oxygen sensor due to occasional transition resistance at contacts, causing…
- 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
100 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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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