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vehicle
2014 / mercedes-benz / glk-class
known issues
6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints
126 on file (2014-03-12 → 2026-08-06)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
10 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Fuel system odor and leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8 complaints2019-11 → 2026-07glk-class-2014-fuel-odor-leak
11526545 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while starting the vehicle after refueling, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was leaking onto the rear seats
11511839 My vehicle started smelling like gas. Took it in for inspection. Mechanic found a leak in the fuel assembly, resulting in gasoline pooling inside the vehicle under the back seat and leaking out through the bottom of the vehicle
11394886 WE STARTED TO DEVELOP A STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I STARTED TO RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND THAT MANY MERCEDES MODELS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, A CRACK DEVELOPS ON A CAP THAT HOUSES THE FUEL PUMP UNDER THE BACK SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Takata passenger airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS74 complaints2018-11 → 2022-09glk-class-2014-airbag-recall-parts-delay
11338124 MERCEDES RECALL NOTICE ISSUED MARCH, 2019. TO DATE, MERCEDES HAS NOT CONTACTED ME TO SCHEDULE RECALL REMEDY. IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER ONE YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED ORIGINAL NOTICE
11349966 STILL NO REMEDY FOR MY MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC 2014
11327980 I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR 18 MONTHS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Heated seat element burn-throughSEATS3 complaints2025-01 → 2026-05glk-class-2014-heated-seat-burn-through
11740866 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK. The contact stated he heating element burned through the front driver side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal fault in the driver seat back heater; however the vehicle was not repaired
11638529 On 1/17/25, I was on my commute to my office when I noted a very strong and unpleasant odor. Thinking it was from a truck in front of me, I passed the truck, cracked my passenger window and continued the short distance to my office
11633753 On January 01, 2025, I started my wife's car after adding coolant. I just want to warm it up since we did not use it in a couple of days. I activated the heated seat on the driver side where I was seated and was just looking at the dashboard
11555900 On 11/18/2023, while driving my GLK350 2014, I decided to open and later close the sunroof. As I closed the sunroof, I heard a distinct cracking sound, which caught my attention. Initially, I was unsure of the source of the sound and continued driving
11418042 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated
11242342 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOKEY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (LOCATED AT 27758 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33763, (727) 799-2151)
Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuveringVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2014-06 → 2023-01glk-class-2014-unintended-acceleration
11500787 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed and seeking a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated independently and caused her to crash into a parked vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated
10872362 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING LIGHT INDICATED A DANGER OF THE VEHICLE ROLLING OVER. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE IN REVERSE, BUT IT DID NOT RESPOND AND THE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED
10606546 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE
Brake system engagement and release malfunctionsSERVICE BRAKES6 complaints2014-10 → 2024-10glk-class-2014-brake-malfunction
11363291 IN DECEMBER 2019 I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. I WAS DRIVING BEHIND A LADY AND WHEN SHE STOPPED I WENT TO PUT MY FEET ON THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MY CAR HIT HER
11622865 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to engage as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated
10884345 WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF DENVER WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE BRAKES ENGAGED. WE WERE ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND WE LUCKILY WERE NOT REAR ENDED
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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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/glk-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2014_mercedes_benz_glk_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/glk-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
