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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: raw data

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vehicle2011 / mercedes-benz / glk-class
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-09)
complaints134 on file (2013-05-01 → 2026-07-22)
recalls0
investigations0
fars10 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Fuel filter flange leak / fuel odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 complaints2018-08 → 2026-02glk-class-2011-fuel-filter-flange-leak
  • 11595654 Vaporized gasoline fuel odor emanating from the back seat area due to fuel filter flange crack
  • 11462608 Fuel leaking from top of the fuel tank
  • 11479512 The fuel tank flange cracked. After refill the tank, the fuel smell is in the cabin, and fuel leak out under the seat
Rear subframe and brake line corrosionSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2022-05 → 2025-09glk-class-2011-rear-subframe-corrosion
  • 11687221 During a stop the car dives to the right. After removing the right rear tire the subframe is rusted and components are no longer connected to the sub frame
  • 11649184 The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended
  • 11463624 The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound
Keyless ignition / security module no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2018-02 → 2026-07glk-class-2011-keyless-ignition-no-start
  • 11338462 DELAY AND NO START CONDITION WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY
  • 11552551 After inserting key - there is no response. Tried several times. FOB locks and unlocks the doors
  • 11074162 SECURITY MODULE FAILED WHICH LOCKED STEERING AND PREVENTED CAR FROM STARTING
Takata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS91 complaints2016-05 → 2022-09glk-class-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay
  • 11486915 takata airbags- called Mercedes Benz of draper- says it is not on their list???
  • 11170757 TAKATA RECALL, RECALL HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE 2016? DRIVING AROUND WITH A TICKING TIME BOMB
  • 11129614 IT IS WELL OVER TWO YEARS FOR THIS RECALL AND THERE HAS YET TO BE A FIX INITIATIVE

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1342013-05-012026-07-2242AIR BAGS:92; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:21; STEERING:6; SERVICE BRAKES:6; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:5

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202410legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/mercedes-benz/glk-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2011_mercedes_benz_glk_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/mercedes-benz/glk-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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