The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk250 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 813,334 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
COMMUNICATION19V7870002019-11-0124,226 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
STEERING17V2520002017-04-12168 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently…
Consequence
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14V7620002014-12-014,871 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1injuries
ENGINE
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints27
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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. The air bags did not deploy. The…”
“1. Windshield wiper assemblies failed to operate. 2. During severe rainstorm in northern california, driver side wiper arm stopped working while I was driving on freeway. 3. Confirmed by independent service center. He showed me a broken part under the hood. He said it would cost close to $1000.00…”
“The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz glk250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic informed the contact that the sensor light was permanently disabled. The contact then…”
“Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, charge air hose both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: christmas day 2018, on the way to las vegas from grand canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately,…”
“Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, charge air hose both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: christmas day 2018, on the way to las vegas from grand canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately,…”
“Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, charge air hose both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: christmas day 2018, on the way to las vegas from grand canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately,…”
“The front passenger side air bag has been stated to be defective. Mercedes told me in february of 2019 they would advise when replacement available. The mercedes benz dealer I use in ft myers florida has replaced the air bag in the same model as mine, built later than mine which I do not think is…”
“How many years is acceptable for this recall to have "no remedy"? If it's so dangerous as to warrant a recall, why is it so safe to simply ignore for years, and years?”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk250 as of
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