Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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.

• 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (25V255) Repeat recall
  May 12, 2025 · 443 vehicles · Electrical System

  An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

  Risk: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Differential Recall (24V862)
  November 15, 2024 · 3 vehicles · Transmission

  The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.

  Risk: Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Seat Fastener Recall (24V808)
  October 25, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.

  Risk: An incorrectly attached seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Frame Recall (24V658)
  September 9, 2024 · 4 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.

  Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the integral carrier, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Dashboard Recall (24V520)
  July 8, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash. In addition, the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater connections may be loose, possibly causing the electrical wiring to overheat.

  Risk: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash. Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (24V115)
  February 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles · Electrical System

  The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

  Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Headlight Recall (24V070) Repeat recall
  February 2, 2024 · 15,502 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. 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: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Fuel Pump Recall (23V880) Repeat recall
  December 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles · Fuel System

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Engine Fastener Recall (23V878)
  December 21, 2023 · 7 vehicles · Engine

  The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.

  Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Body Recall (23V741)
  November 3, 2023 · 7 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front, rear, and fixed side windows may not be properly secured and can detach. In addition, the front air bags may not be properly supported by the windshield during deployment.

  Risk: Detached windows may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Improperly supported air bags can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front, rear, and fixed side windows, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Trailer Hitch Recall (23V629)
  September 11, 2023 · 12,118 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.

  Risk: A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Fuel Pump Recall (23V445) Repeat recall
  June 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles · Fuel System

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Auto Crash Notification Recall (22V365) Repeat recall
  May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · Other Equipment

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

  Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Headlight Recall (22V261)
  April 15, 2022 · 129 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.

  Risk: Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Side Impact Recall (21V527)
  July 12, 2021 · 542 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.

  Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the side impact crash sensors, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Backup Camera Recall (21V354)
  May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.

  Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Seat Recall (21V230) Repeat recall
  April 1, 2021 · 8,634 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A faulty electrical contact within the seat position switch may prevent the driver and passenger air bags and seat belt force limiters from properly activating during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Auto Crash Notification Recall (21V072)
  February 12, 2021 · 67 vehicles · Other Equipment

  On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

  Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Electrical Software Recall (21V058)
  February 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · Electrical System

  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

  Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Which GLC 300 parts are recalled most?

Which GLC 300 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my GLC 300 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 25 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 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):

Our 2021 Mercedes is 4 years old and had the engine light come on. The vehicle has always been maintenance by Mercedes and well taken care of. The engine had a Cylinder Head Failure which resulted in a $7600 repair for a 4 year old vehicle. Mercedes refused to offer a good will repair.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11660968

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the front passenger’s side headlight housing after it had rained. The contact then stated that while driving at night, the passenger’s side headlight failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 owner, Exterior Lighting, NHTSA complaint 11656755

The vehicle's steering wheel vibrates noticibly between speeds of 47 mph and 55 mph. This issue was once addressed with a "software update" by Mercedes Benz of Portsmouth, NH. Streering wheel vibration is a concern for any driver that rely on power steering to turn or hold the car steady.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11664363

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

Owners of a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

7 of the 25 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

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 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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