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
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jun 17, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
Hello, I am writing to formally request escalation and review of a potential vehicle safety concern involving my recent accident. I previously filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), contacted Honda, State Farm, and the investigating police department reg... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
forward collision warning has never worked, after resetting it in controls it will show not working soon after. this has occurred in many 2022 and 2023 ProMaster units. the company says it is a weather problem. after replacing the camera unit, it still does not function. I purchased this unit new, i... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect in the vehicle’s transmission system. While driving, the vehicle began experiencing severe vibrations, accompanied by an abnormal increase in engine RPMs, while the vehicle failed to accelerate appropriately. The vehicle became unresponsive,... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
I received a safety recall notice (21TA01) from Toyota for non-deployment of airbags. I scheduled an appointment with Kendall Toyota in Eugene, Oregon. They called me and told me they had to keep my car overnight because they had to special order the part (part # 04001-0590T). The SRS Warning Check ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
The back windshield of my 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe just exploded outwards. The vehicle hasn't been moved or driven today. The glass exploded out the back and shot over 18 ft away. There has been no change in temperature it is 70°. It was terrifying and came out of nowhere there were no cracks or chi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
Back in December 2025 took car in because there was a coolant leak until the car started. Alerting me that it was overheating in the middle of the freeway. I had to find a place to pull over while the car was alerting. With urgent urgent urgent alert to pull over. Took it into dealership and it Turn... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 25, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
2018 Subaru Crosstrek rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while pulling into a parking space with the foot on the brake. Hit a concrete pole and sustained vehicle damage and injuries.
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
Driving at highway speed engine lost most power (limp mode), was able to get to an exit at low speed with flashers on but was creating a hazard on busy interstate. Dealer diagnosed truck needs new 3.0 liter duramax engine per GM TSB 25-NA-307, bad thrust bearing.
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
47
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths