Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Recall 19v-868 | VIN: [xxx] | case #: [xxx] vehicle: 2013 mercedes-benz Glk350 (x204) description of safety problem: this complaint concerns a failure to adequately remedy NHTSA recall 19v-868. Since [xxx], my vehicle has been grounded at mercedes-benz of westmont. The dealer performed the recall out of sequence, ignored documented circuit faults, and refused mandatory xentry commissioning and scn normalization, leaving the srs system inoperative and uncertified. Nhtsa records (ex b-27) confirm the recall remains "incomplete. " manufacturer abandonment of safety oversight: on Feb 26, 2026, an mbusa executive referral manager (case #[xxx]) stated by phone he would not read my 61-page safety complaint and classified the failure to verify the recall as a "dealer issue" due to franchise laws. Only 28 minutes after admitting he would not read the file, he sent an email falsely claiming he had "reviewed the documentation" and closed the case. By refusing to audit a documented failure to certify a safety repair, mbusa is in active violation of its duty to ensure recall completion under 49 u. S. C. § 30120. Coercive safety threat (49 u. S. C. § 30122): service manager blake farmer and advisor harry arroyo explicitly threatened to remove the new airbag and reinstall the original defective recalled inflator (ex b-6) during a billing dispute. This is a direct violation of 49 u. S. C. § 30122, which prohibits a dealer from knowingly making a safety system inoperative. Dealer negligence & additional risks: dealer negligence regarding part #204-440-68-41 (ex b-17, b-26) caused a 5-day delay, resulting in a nationwide backorder. Furthermore, technician video (ex b-10) shows an active oil leak (code p2610-29), a fire/stalling hazard per mbusa TSB li05. 20-p-067123 that the dealer refused to diagnose. Attached: 61-page filing with 28 exhibits and 3 notarized affidavits. The 60-day federal deadline is April 4, 2026. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Transmission goes into park at low speed when braking.
Vehicle has ~ 20k miles, brought into dealer because abs light went on while driving saying system was inoperative. Dealer then found gas tank leak, and would not let me leave the dealer, because of the safety hazard. Search shows recall for earlier model year 2012 with same issue, but dealer says no recall for 2013. Abs sensors are also malfunctioning while driving. Two separate incidents for abs sensors. Two been replaced within one week!.
When I'm driving the car, the car will automatically shifts from d(drive) to p(park). It happens especially when I hit the brake. I went to dealer for the same issue twice, and it seems they still cannot find the problem and fix it. This is a life-threatening issue. Just image the car stops immediately at the middle of highway. We are lucky not hit by the car behind us. It happened twice on highway I-70.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz Glk350. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the contact was involved in a head on crash wiih another vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. Ed.
I just left my house and drove approximately 2 miles. I was stopped at a stop sign and as I made a turn and accelerated, I felt a drag and then a loud noise coming from under the front of the car. I then smelled smoke and saw black smoke coming from under the car. I pulled over and got out of the car and saw flames under the front of the car. In a matter of minutes the car was engulfed in flames. 911 was called and the first responders, a policeman and a person from the associated fire protection, attempted to extinguish the flames with a dry chemical fire extinguisher without success. By the time the fire department arrived, I was taken to the police department to complete a police report so I don't know how long it took to extinguish the fire but the end result is that the car is just a burned out shell and was totaled.
Vehicle automatically locked leaving my 3 year old in the vehicle strapped to her carseat. The key fob was in the vehicle at the time. My wife left the keys in her purse since they are bluetooth keys and placed them inside the vehicle and walked around to drivers side to get in. Vehicle self locked while she was walking around to driver's side, leaving child trapped in vehicle in 100 degree weather. Called Mercedes Benz of amercia, relayed the problem. Phone rep "[xxx]" said this happens from time to time and "they" do not know why. Talked to Mercedes Benz of san antonio, TX. They said they have never heard of this happening and said it would be a $130 diagnostic charge to analyze the problem. Was informed at time of purchase of vehicle it was impossible to lock keys in vehicle unless lock button is depressed on keyless start key fob. This is a mfg defect in my opinion and mb of USA needs to fix this problem before a death occurs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I noticed since Monday the 20th of January, the car while driving forward would suddenly go into reverse making a grinding sound. This happened twice in traffic and, could be dangerous if it had happened in an intersection. In addition to this malfunction, it quite often slips into neutral when I slowed for any reason; like, to give way or preparing to go into a parking space. These malfunctions could be dangerous and, may very well cause major accidents if not corrected.