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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2012 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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Owner complaints by component171
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 136 | 80 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 |
4 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
- Air bags
“On August 17, 2025 I rearended a vehicle in front of me who jammed on their brakes for no apparent reason. We were the only two vehicles in the area.”
- Suspension
“I brought my car in to my local mechanic and was told my rear suspension was corroded. He said it would cost around five thousand dollars to repair.”
- Seats
“My passenger got 2 degree burns to his right buttocks and seat is melted ...he is a paralyzed patient i took him to the er and the burn center i have pictures and documentation....my guess the seat got to hot melted and…”
Other Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model years
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 136 complaints out of 171 filed with NHTSA (80%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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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