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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2018-12-28 · campaign 2018-741
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Steering
2018-12-20 · campaign 2018-724
On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
Airbag
2016-04-13 · campaign 2016-158
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| GLK350 3.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| GLK350 4matic 3.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
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