2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
3 recalls, 13 complaints
26V281000 May 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall w... Read more
25V533000 Aug 20, 2025
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. 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.
Consequence
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
25V379000 Jun 6, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may no... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 22, 2026
Vehicle experiences a severe, abrupt jerk/jolt during deceleration around the 5th-to-4th gear downshift. The issue occurs consistently when slowing down. Dealership verified the condition on Repair Order #1906625 and confirmed a transmission flaw. Dealer stated software is required from the manufact... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: Jun 3, 2026
Engine coolant keeps getting severely low. Coolant intrusion into cylinder 3 is occuring causing severe misfire, low compression, coolant consumption, power loss, white smoke, that causes minor throat and eye irritation, and catalytic converter damage. Constant low coolant level increases risk of fi... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 7, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
Description of the Defect: My 2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost experienced a premature engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion, resulting in the need for complete engine replacement. This failure is not related to routine maintenance or a head gasket issue, but rather a known internal engine d... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
The Kia has an active recall sc347a because the side pieces can fall off. Two of ours already have, one of which flew off of our car and was definitely a hazard when it happened. Kia South Atlanta , 7310 Jonesboro road Morrow Road has repeatedly refused to fix it and have made it clear they have no... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
"Performance Limited Service Fuel System"- showing while slowing down/coasting to a stop ion a 2022 Wrangler 2.0 Dealer can not help- they mentioned there is no recall and that they can not do anything about it.
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
To the Office of Defects Investigation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this complaint to formally report a serious and recurring safety defect involving the automatic braking and collision detection systems in our Mercedes-Benz GLC. License Plate: 9RHN710 Dealer Serv... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 178,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 394,745.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
While turning left, the transmission stuttered and got stuck in first gear. I did some basic research and learned that this is a known issue with 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. I attempted the suggested fix which worked briefly. I then took the vehicle to my local Chevrolet dealer for repai... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
Failed/failing hydraulic timing chain tensionors. Common issue for this engine said to be caused by poor oiling. After speaking to many shops, this is just one of the many, very common issues that occurs in this vehicle. Started on February 20th, 2026. There are no warning or check engine lights on ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the dealer had sent a mobile mechanic to the contact's residence to complete the recall repair of NHT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Sep 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during colder weather, the heater failed to operate as intended. Additionally, the Eyesight system was inoperable. The check engine and other unknown warning lights were displayed. In addition, the contact... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: May 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the camera displayed a gray screen and the message “Camera Unavailable”. The contact stated that the failure occurred in... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC across all model years (2023, 2026).
13
Total Recalls
47
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths