TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS …
2010 mercedes-benz GLK-Class airbags problems
moderate 143 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
143
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the airbags warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…
:TAKATA RECALL" WE HAVE CALLED PARK PLACE MERCEDES BENZ- 1300 TEXAN TRAIL, GRAPEVINE, TX (817)310-7300, SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT OUR RECALL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS AND THEY SAID THAT WE WOULD BE LAST DUE TO THE AGE OF OUR AUTO. WE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THEM TO BRING IN OUR AUTOMOBILE. THEY SAID MY …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. UPON SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT LUNGED FORWARD. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND THE FAILURE WA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:16V081000 AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTAC…
TAKATA RECALL. I CALLED THE DEALERS BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO THE JOB. I AM AFRAID TO SUFFER A FUTURE ACCIDENT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF MORGANTOWN, 58 DON KNOTTS BLVD, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501) WAS CONTACTED A…
TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL IS FAR TOO SLOW. IT IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY ITEM, AND IT IS MORE THAN A YEAR THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WELL KNOW. NHTSA MUST COMPEL TAKATA AND THE CAR MANUFACTURERS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION OR OUTSOURCING OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THIS IS SHAMEFUL ON THE PART OF NHTSA, TAKATA AND THE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. ALL AIR BAG INFLATORS SHOULD GO TO THE RECALL, AND NONE TO NEW…
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE MADE MANY REQUEST TO MECEDES BENZ USA TO REPLACE MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS DONE.
TAKATA RECALL....WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THIS VEHICLE'S RECALL BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IN FEBRUARY 2016. TO DATE WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE THAT A REMEDY FOR REPLACEMENT EXISTS TO EVEN SCHEDULE THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS FAULTY AIRBAG. TEN MONTHS SEEMS LIKE A LONG TIME TO WAIT FOR THIS WORK TO BE DONE. NOTHING HAS OCCURRED BUT WE RARELY DRIVE THIS CAR AT THIS POINT.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 mercedes-benz GLK-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 143 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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