CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 recalls
Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Fire or Stall
Certain 2013 vehicles with 4-cylinder diesel engines may have had an incorrect transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe installed during a service repair.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants
Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Loose steering bolt may cause loss of steering
Certain 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLK-Class vehicles may have a steering coupling connecting bolt that was not tightened enough at the factory.
Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
Driving home mid morning Thursday , March 5, 2026 on smooth paved rural road, 50MPH, sunny, temp was 40 degrees, no vehicles anywhere near us, our Panoramic Sunroof shattered on our 2013 Mercedes GLK 250. We heard a loud "BANG", but had no idea what it was. I slowed down, pulled over and while looking up, I noticed the sunroof had completely shattered and cracks were spreading as we sat watching it. I drove home short distance and parked the GLK in the garage. There are no visible signs of an impact to the glass exterior nor interior. To keep it from falling into the cab, I taped the inside and outside with clear packing tape. The vehicle is out of warranty and we don't have comp nor collis
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V539000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN MERCEDES DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*CW *DL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS). VONHOUSEN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (1810 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825, 888-479-0451) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
ADBLUE DEF HEATER AND NOX SENSORS . MY DEF FLUID / ADBLUE HEATER DEVELOPED A CODE AT 113K MILES AND AND THE SAME TIME A NOX SENSOR CODE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE NOX SENSORS FOR $2500 AND THE DEF HEATER CODE HAS COME BACK. THE VEHICLE IS HIGHWAY DRIVEN AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE EMISSION CODES. THE HEATER REPLACEMENT WILL COST ANOTHER $3000 OR MORE
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 questions
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250: Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Fire or Stall; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may explode, sending metal shards into occupants; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Air Bags (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.