2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
3 recalls, 10 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
26V172000 Mar 20, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. 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 fa... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTS... 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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 17, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
I picked up my Cadenza from the repair shop. They were repairing the sunroof controls because the sunroof was not operating properly. I was 24 miles away from the shop headed home from Temple, TX to Waxahachie, TX on [XXX]. It sounded like a shotgun was fired right above my head and scared me. I am ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the message "Caution: Vehicle will turn off soon" was displayed on the dashboard and the check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while de... Read more
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the message "Caution: Vehicle will turn off soon" was displayed on the dashboard and the check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while de... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 25, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
For the last two years, our CR-V has had random engine failures where the car will lose power and the ability to accelerate. If you're going uphill it will stop entirely, otherwise you can usually limp along at about 20mph. We've taken the car in to the Honda dealer multiple times with no fix. We've... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
December/2025 I noticed a check engine light on my way home went to get the code read and was told I needed new plugs and coils had them replaced on 1/2026 about a week later check engine light again now I’m getting code po302 misfiring had them replaced again on 1/10/2026, only to get the same th... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
My Airbags did not deploy and I believe my seatbelt also did not work properly. I was struck head on (front end to front end) inside a tunnel by a pickup truck (ram 3500) Going appx. 40mph and my air bags did not deploy and my head hit my windshield so I’m unsure if seatbelts worked properly as I... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
The ABS module failed causing the cruise control, ABS, and traction control systems to become inoperable.
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
50
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths