Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
241

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component241

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
241Complaints filed
12Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags14962303
Fuel/propulsion system2611113
Suspension146000
Unknown or other125100
Structure115301
Vehicle speed control94702
Steering83010
Service brakes83200
Electrical system83112
Fuel system52000
Exterior lighting52000
Engine42000
Gasoline42000
Power train42000
Tires31000

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “The vehicle involved is a Mercedes-Benz vehicle that experienced severe corrosion and deterioration of the rear subframe component.”

    Filed 05/27/2026 · ODI 11740280
  • Steering

    “On [XXX], my mother was driving our 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 to work around 6:30 AM when the vehicle suddenly caught on fire without warning. The car was completely destroyed in the fire.”

    Filed 10/10/2025 · ODI 11692599
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Extremely Urgent Safety Warning! Similar to the the passenger fuel filter extended warranty on the passenger side, the driver's side plastic fuel filter pump is obviously visably defective and forming a large crack,…”

    Filed 09/26/2024 · ODI 11616548

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 149 complaints out of 241 filed with NHTSA (62%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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