The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the airbags: the driver airbag can deploy without warning, and the passenger airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The steering recall covers a coupling bolt that may not have been tightened enough, which can cause a complete loss of steering. On the drivetrain side, this recall only affects diesel-engine models: an incorrect transmission fluid filter or overflow pipe may have been installed during a prior service visit, and the result can be either a fluid leak that raises the fire risk or a transmission control module failure that causes the vehicle to stall. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where the date, time, and location data sent to emergency responders may be inaccurate, potentially delaying their arrival.