TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FRESNO (7055 N PALM AVE, FRESNO, CA 93650, (559) 438-0300) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE…
2013 mercedes-benz GLK-Class airbags problems
severe 99 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M…
IT HAS BEEN ON RECALL SINCE JANUARY 2019, WHICH IS ALMOST AN ENTIE YEAR. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE ABLE TO ISSUE PARTS OR AIRBAGS IN A TIMELY MATTER. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IM DRIVING WITH A PASSANGER THAT A MESSAGE COMES ON DUE TO THE PASSENGERS SAFTEY. I DON'T RECALL THE EXACT WORDING BU IT COMES ON, ON OCCASION AND NOT EVERY TIME SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT. THERE IS NO 1 DATE I C…
IT HAS BEEN ON RECALL SINCE JASEEM TO BE AVAILABLENUARY 2019, WHICH IS ALMOST AN ENTIRE YEAR. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE ABLE TO ISSUE THE PARTS OR AIRBAGS IN A TIMELY MATTER. THE RECALL STATIS IS: RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IM DRIVING WIRH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT THAT A MESSAGE COMES ON DUE TO THE PASSANGERS SAFTEY. I DON'T RECALL THE EXACT WORDING. IT DOESN'T …
MERCEDES BENZ NOTIFIED IN FEBRUARY 2019 THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY BE DEFECTIVE. FOLLOWED UP WITH MERCEDES IN NOVEMBER 2019.. THEY NOW ADVISE THAT THEIR BEST ESTIMATE IS CORRECT AIRBAGS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER YEAR I.E. NOVEMBER 2020 .. WHERE IS THE URGENCY TO PROTECT THEIR CUSTOMERS?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED NEW COUNTRY MERCEDES-BENZ (1 WESTON ST, HARTFORD, CT 06120, (860) 278-2000) AND MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH HAVEN (620 WASHINGTON AVE,…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 SUNRISE HWY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, (631) 213-2023) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANU…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350W2. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF THE WOODLANDS AT 936-206-7500 (LOCATED AT 16917 I-45, CONROE, TX 77385) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS…
RECALL NOTICE ON TAKATA PASSENGER AIR BAG DATED FEBRUARY 2018. STILL NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL IN A TIMELY. DATE RESPONSE TO "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?' IS DATE THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED.
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver’s side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 mercedes-benz GLK-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 99 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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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