Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz glk350w4. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer (Mercedes-benz of oakland, 2915 broadway, oakland, ca 94611) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class airbags problems
moderate 135 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
135
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 135 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 79% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 135 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
Complaints involving takata inflators: please type "takata recall" at the beginning of your complaint description below.
Takata airbag recall. Marin Mercedes benz dealer in san rafael ca will not replace airbag since I was first notified because Mercedes benz corporate office has not sent the parts to the dealer. Most recent call to dealer was made 12/26/2017.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz glk350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 17v017000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (fletcher jones motorcars, 3300 jamboree rd, newport beach, ca…
Tamara recall : Mercedes benz failing to replace in a timely manner as it has been over 2 years since I was made aware of the dangerous airbags and no urgency response in remedying the situation.
Takata recall: there are two outstanding recalls for my vehicle (NHTSA 16v081 & 17v017) that have no remedies for over a year. One was posted in february 2016 & another in january 2017. Without this, I cannot have my airbag(s) changed and am worried every time I operate my vehicle. Should my airbags deploy, myself and my passenger run the risk of shrapnel from an inflator rupture. Rather than…
The airbags have been recalled for several years at this point in time...Mercedes has not replaced these defective airbags.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz glk350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 and 17v017000 (air bags). 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 austin (6757 airport blvd, austin, tx 78752) was contacted and…
Takata recall - my vehicle has been under recall for a couple of years due to malfunction of driver side and passenger side airbags. I've received several notices via mail regarding the recalls and I have reached out to Mercedes benz to help resolve the issue. Every time I call Mercedes benz and my local Mercedes benz dealer about the airbag parts, I am told my airbag recalls are "pending". My…
Takata recall airbag inflators notice. Called 2 dealers, family auto on binnacle drive in md, said they weren't authorized dealer directed me to Mercedes-benz of annapolis, said they had no parts and I should call this number 1-877-496-3691 and they would tell me what to do. Made all contacts on thursday, november 30, 2017. Awaiting pertinent info to have vehicle repaired. Was told I could expect…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 135 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?
Across the 11 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 30,000 and 65,000 miles, with the median around 47,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 30,000; a quarter make it past 65,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Mercedes-Benz/GLK-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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