2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).

5Recalls
19Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 recalls

Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location

Recall 19V787Nov 1, 201924,226 vehicles affected

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

Recall 19V010Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.

Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V627Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehicles affected

The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.

Oil Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire or Crash Risk

Recall 15V351Jun 8, 2015814 vehicles affected

Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles built between late 2014 and early 2015 may develop an oil leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 14V762Dec 1, 20144,871 vehicles affected

Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags7
Engine3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2

What owners report

2025-12-06, Steering
The steering adjustment moves in and out but will not move up or down. You can hear a clicking noise like it’s trying to move but nothing happens to the steering column.
2025-02-04, Engine
The DEF exhaust system has failed. It was replaced before under a recall. The warranty was previously extended on the system but I am outside of the mileage window but inside of the time window. I have $6000 in repairs so far and am trying to get assistance. I have been dealing with issues since October 2024
2021-12-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
2020050005-Modificationto emission control system cause:F Was informed of the Mercedes-Benz Recall for 2015 250 GLK BlueTec which I took to Dothan, AL Mercedes-Benz Dealership to have done for my safety. The car was not repaired correctly. It started to smoke a gray smoke coming up from under the car on the passenger side of the car over the front tire. I do have pictures. It smells as if it is about to catch on fire. The car never had any problems before this botched repair. Now they say they cannot find the problem. I’m afraid to drive it until they do. Each time they return it, the smoke is worse.
2021-09-06, Electrical System
The driver's side seat failed. Due to a seat electrical harness failure the seat became stuck and neither the seat seatback or headrest could be moved. I could comfortably still reach steering wheel and pedals but my wife could not safely do so. The car has approximately 36k miles on it. I paid to repair this $831 negotiated down from $1600+. This is a pressing NHTSA issue because on the repair invoice the technician noted that a 40 amp fuse had been installed in a 30 amp socket. Presumably it came from the factory in this condition. The car has only been serviced by MBZ dealers - 2, palm springs and sandiego- and to my knowledge no one has touched the fuses or box. The electrical system fr
2021-07-06, Electrical System
When driving, the steering wheel locks and I can no longer steer the vehicle, it locks in a way that I cannot move the steering wheel at all, which may cause me to crash if I am at a dead end road and need to turn. I have been trying to contact the manufacturer for resolution but have not received any responses. This was a recall back in 2017 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V-595 for 2015-2017 Mercedes Benz cars, with the component of Steering/Electric Power Assist System. I am not sure why my car is not listed in the recall since it does have this issue.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 questions

Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250: Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; Oil Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire or Crash Risk; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Engine (3), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.

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