Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Recalls (2023-2026)

What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC have?

• 2021-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Door Lock Recall (26V481)
  July 24, 2026 · 310,667 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.

  Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet Instrument Cluster Recall (26V281)
  May 1, 2026 · 144,049 vehicles · Electrical System

  The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

  Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge.

• 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC Rear Seat Belt Recall (26V172)
  March 20, 2026 · 20 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Steering Fastener Recall (25V533)
  August 20, 2025 · 3,749 vehicles · Steering

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

  Risk: A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Headlight Recall (25V365) Repeat recall
  June 11, 2025 · 127 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Roof Recall (25V379)
  June 6, 2025 · 92,851 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

  Risk: In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge.

Which GLC 300 4MATIC parts are recalled most?

Which GLC 300 4MATIC model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my GLC 300 4MATIC for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are GLC 300 4MATIC owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

I have had numerous incidents since I purchased the vehicle in April of 2023. The first was when it would not start. It continuously ran through all of the error messages and simply refused to start. This happened numerous times, leaving me stranded for 20 minutes or longer.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11664103

The rear door randomly closes with force unexpectantly. We contacted the Mercedes dealer where the car was purchased and is serviced.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC owner, Structure:Body, NHTSA complaint 11664589

While carrying my carbon fiber bicycle on a rear hitch mounted bicycle carrier, the vehicle severely and violently applies the brakes and swerves either left or right or both. This catastrophic maneuver has put me and other drivers in a non avoidable highly calamity.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA complaint 11690219

Can a recall make your GLC 300 4MATIC a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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• A 220: 5 recalls
• A 220 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG A35: 4 recalls
• AMG C43: 12 recalls
• AMG C43 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• AMG C63: 5 recalls
• AMG C63 S: 4 recalls
• AMG C63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG CLA35: 5 recalls
• AMG CLA45: 6 recalls
• AMG CLE53: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLS53: 10 recalls
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 2 recalls
• AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E53: 17 recalls
• AMG E63: 6 recalls
• AMG E63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG E63S: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE: 3 recalls
• AMG EQE 53 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQS: 3 recalls
• AMG EQS 53: 4 recalls
• AMG EQS 53 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• AMG G63: 14 recalls
• AMG GLA 35: 1 recall
• AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLA35: 6 recalls
• AMG GLA45: 5 recalls
• AMG GLB35: 10 recalls
• AMG GLB35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLC43: 10 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• AMG GLC43 Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63: 6 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE53: 19 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLE63: 9 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S: 7 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLS63: 12 recalls
• AMG GLS63 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLS63S: 1 recall
• AMG GT: 2 recalls
• AMG GT 63 S E Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GT C: 1 recall
• AMG GT43: 13 recalls
• AMG GT53: 12 recalls
• AMG GT63: 7 recalls
• AMG GT63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG GT63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG GT63S: 3 recalls
• AMG S 63 E: 1 recall
• AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG S63: 2 recalls
• AMG SL43: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63: 5 recalls
• AMG SL63 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• C 300: 18 recalls
• C 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• CLA 250: 5 recalls
• CLA 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• CLA 250+ (ev): 1 recall
• CLA 350 4MATIC (ev): 1 recall
• Cle 300: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cle 450: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cls 450: 11 recalls
• E 350: 20 recalls
• E 350 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 350 E: 1 recall
• E 450: 21 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain: 2 recalls
• EQB 250: 2 recalls
• EQB 250+: 2 recalls
• EQB 300 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• EQB 350 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• EQE 350: 2 recalls
• EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 recalls
• EQE 350+: 4 recalls
• EQE 500: 3 recalls
• EQE 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350+: 2 recalls
• EQE SUV 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE350: 1 recall
• EQS 450: 14 recalls
• EQS 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS 450+: 5 recalls
• EQS 580: 14 recalls
• EQS 580 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450+: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQS450: 3 recalls
• EQS580: 2 recalls
• Esprinter: 3 recalls
• G 550: 10 recalls
• G 580 EV: 3 recalls
• GLA 250: 12 recalls
• GLA 250 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLB 250: 12 recalls
• GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• GLC 300: 25 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: 4 recalls
• GLC 350 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 350: 18 recalls
• GLE 350 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• GLE 350 E: 1 recall
• GLE 400 E: 1 recall
• GLE 450: 21 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• GLE 450E 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLE 580: 7 recalls
• GLE 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLS 450 4MATIC: 11 recalls
• GLS 580 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• GLS450: 12 recalls
• GLS580: 11 recalls
• Maybach GLS600: 5 recalls
• Metris: 9 recalls
• S 500: 15 recalls
• S 500 4MATIC: 1 recall
• S 560: 1 recall
• S 580: 20 recalls
• S 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• S 580 E: 5 recalls
• S 580 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• Sprinter 1500: 23 recalls
• Sprinter 2500: 27 recalls
• Sprinter 3500: 23 recalls

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