2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
2 recalls, 85 complaints
24V070000 Feb 2, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. 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 Vehicl... Read more
Consequence
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
23V445000 Jun 26, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. 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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Complaint Statistics
85 total complaints
4 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 9 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
ENGINE
Aug 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (17,700 total miles) suffered a catastrophic structural engine block failure and an explosive loss of propulsion while driving at highway speeds. This occurred exactly 6 days and 183 miles after a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealership performed the official fuel pump impe... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (17,700 total miles) suffered a catastrophic structural engine block failure and an explosive loss of propulsion while driving at highway speeds. This occurred exactly 6 days and 183 miles after a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealership performed the official fuel pump impe... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 30, 2026
I have experienced 4 incidents of the car accelerating on its own. I have taken it to the dealership twice and they are unable to reproduce the problem. Problems began occurring in 2025 and occurred again this past week (August 20246). In the most recent incident I was accelerating on an "on ramp". ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
I had adaptive cruise control on in moderately flowing traffic on the highway. Without warning the adaptive cruise control on it's own turned off/disengaged and slammed on the brakes. I had not changed lanes nor had anyone moved in front of me. The weather was clear. My safety and the safety of ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
I am thoroughly disappointed and overwhelmed. My vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. Yes that may be considered many for some but this vehicle has been taken care of extensively and all routine scheduled maintenance has been performed. I purchased from Preston Ford in Pittsville, MD and the vehicle had... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
I had adaptive cruise control on in moderately flowing traffic on the highway. Without warning the adaptive cruise control on it's own turned off/disengaged and slammed on the brakes. I had not changed lanes nor had anyone moved in front of me. The weather was clear. My safety and the safety of ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T (Theta II 2.0L GDI Turbo engine) has been diagnosed with burned exhaust valves requiring a complete engine replacement. This is the second catastrophic powertrain failure on this vehicle in under two years. In July 2024, I paid $2,754 to replace the turbocharger a... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
The backup camera suddenly stopped working properly The image and colors are distorted.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
While accelerating at a light, the accelerator became unresponsive, only propelling the vehicle a couple miles per hour. I was not able to pull over, as I was in the left lane of a very busy road. After about 15 seconds of lack of acceleration, the accelerator responded enough for me to pull over. I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2025
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan (3.8L) Issue Type: Exterior Lighting / Electrical System Description of the Problem: I am reporting an intermittent electrical failure affecting the rear lighting and backup safety systems on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The vehicle’s reverse lights, tail lights... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2025
Incident date: Dec 6, 2025
My 2015 Tesla Model S has a serious safety issue where the vehicle suddenly reverts to Park while driving and will not stay in Drive. I had the car serviced at Tesla’s Austin Ridgepoint location, and they documented that the issue was “resolved” and “validated,” but the problem continues e... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
I was in a collision. Traveling a four lane highway during daylight ours with no in-climate weather. The car in front of a line of approximately 4 cars missed their exit and slammed on his breaks to make a right turn from the driving lane. The line of cars in front of me stopped and/or left the ro... Read more
Crash
2 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
I was in a collision. Traveling a four lane highway during daylight ours with no in-climate weather. The car in front of a line of approximately 4 cars missed their exit and slammed on his breaks to make a right turn from the driving lane. The line of cars in front of me stopped and/or left the ro... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
I was in a collision. Traveling a four lane highway during daylight ours with no in-climate weather. The car in front of a line of approximately 4 cars missed their exit and slammed on his breaks to make a right turn from the driving lane. The line of cars in front of me stopped and/or left the ro... Read more
Crash
2 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2023
While driving or idling, the pre-collusion, RSA malfunction, Headlight system malfunction, and LTA system malfunction will go off as well as my navigation on my screen. Its been going on and off for 7 months now. It works, then it doesn't. I don't want to take it in because I know they're famous fo... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out!
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
SUSPENSION
Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
Component/System Failed: The rear suspension strut assembly on the passenger side fully dislodged while driving at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle and damaged component are available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The sudden failure caused the rear of the vehicle to drop and become unst... Read more
TIRES
Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
Four Nokian Ones 245/50R20 102V were purchased online from Priority Tires and shipped to Mr. Tire Hammonton NJ on [XXX]. All four tires are separating along the tread block edge on both sides. The tires are being held at Mr. Tire in Hammonton for inspection. Mr. Tire has maintained this vehicle ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
I am the second owner to own this car had it for 4 months only 27,000 miles i called my dealer to see about the gear shifting cable recall that happened but they said it was fixed in 2019, my car was driving fine now it is no longer shifting out of park i think the recall was not done correctly
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
Without warning, symptoms of the A/C blower not working first occurred a little over a month ago. The fan just stopped blowing altogether (no cold or hot air). After turning the car and the A/C system on and off several times, it began working again and that was it. This past week, the same issue oc... Read more
STEERING
Jun 18, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
-Electric power steering system. Yes, it is available for inspection. -My safety is high risk with this issue. -No. -No. -Yes. A message saying "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" few time would pop up and the steering wheel couldn't move. I would turn off the vehicle and turn it back on, the m... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
At 1400 miles the truck was running and I put the truck in reverse and the engine light came on and the truck died. The truck started back up but the engine light stayed on. The engine light was for random cylinder Miss fire p0300. And about once a week of so the engine light will come on for a day ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Recently, my 2020 Honda Odyssey required a new battery replacement. Shortly after the battery was replaced, the front camera system failed unexpectedly. This failure has caused a complete loss of all safety features dependent on the front camera, including but not limited to: Lane Keep Assist Syste... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2025
Car has a shudder at acceleration acting as if it's in the wrong gear or shifts too soon seems like failing TCC in tge transmission not sure this issue could cause accidents due to car not accelerating fast enough with people behind you they could rear end you
SUSPENSION
Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2025
I just purchased this vehicle from Hertz authorized dealer in December 2024, January 2025 the Electrical system, infotainment became non functioning. This caused my vehicle to stall, on star safety charge, etc to fail and not function. No communication within the vehicle that is an electric vehicle ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2025
I just purchased this vehicle from Hertz authorized dealer in December 2024, January 2025 the Electrical system, infotainment became non functioning. This caused my vehicle to stall, on star safety charge, etc to fail and not function. No communication within the vehicle that is an electric vehicle ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 6, 2025
Incident date: Mar 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine temperature gauge went to HOT, the vehicle decelerated, and the engine went into LIMP Mode. The engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who diagn... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 25, 2025
When I start to coast to come to a stop the engine will rev, even though the Energy Flow screen shows the gas engine is disengaged and running only on EV. The engine will rev, even with me using the brake. But the EV light is off and the rpms are rising. Eventually the EV light will come on and the ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 7, 2025
Paint delaminating in multiple areas on the vehicle Both risers, hood and roof
SEATS
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 7, 2025
Complaint about failure to execute recall and lack of solutions from the official dealer I, [XXX] , owner of a 2021 Acura RDX, VIN: [XXX] , am filing a complaint regarding the inadequate execution of a recall and the lack of solutions from the official dealer. What component or system failed or ma... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 7, 2025
Complaint about failure to execute recall and lack of solutions from the official dealer I, [XXX] , owner of a 2021 Acura RDX, VIN: [XXX] , am filing a complaint regarding the inadequate execution of a recall and the lack of solutions from the official dealer. What component or system failed or ma... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2024
-Movement at the kingpin when lowered on tow vehicle along with door side wall and upper cap separations, major concern especially while traveling for us and other traffic -bedroom slide not coming all the way in remaining several inches out from where it’s suppose to this is the most recent issue... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2024
-Movement at the kingpin when lowered on tow vehicle along with door side wall and upper cap separations, major concern especially while traveling for us and other traffic -bedroom slide not coming all the way in remaining several inches out from where it’s suppose to this is the most recent issue... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2024
Brake/traction system inoperable and fails to properly engage during normal driving conditions with variations ranging from: minimally uneven, minimally wet or minimally bumpy surface. When applying the brakes in these circumstances, the vehicle shakes violently while continuing to proceed forward. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 6, 2024
Incident date: Sep 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that in 2nd and 3rd gear, the vehicle jerked, and transmission slipped. The contact stated that while in 4th and 5th gear, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was relate... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2024
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
I bought this car new in 2013. I maintained it at the dealer as per MB recommendations. Last service was in August 2023. Currently had 42K miles on it. Two weeks ago 2 unknown to me lights came on and I took it to the dealer. The diagnosis was total failure due to oil leaking into the computer syst... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
Cooling Issues with 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, there was a beeping sound coming from the vehicle with a message stating "Stop, Reduced Braking Power, Depress Brake Pedal Fully" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to shoulde... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
Cracked windshield. Happened out of nowhere overnight.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2024
Incident date: Jan 29, 2024
Dear Sirs, This is an advisement that Honda Inc is not taking seriously the recall notice of fuel pumps in the 2018 Honda Accords. Two weeks ago I made an appointment for 11am on [XXX] at Findlay Honda on Azure Drive in Las Vegas, NV to have the recall addressed. Upon arrival at the appointed ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2024
Incident date: Dec 1, 2023
Head lights not working.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 6, 2023
Incident date: Jun 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonab... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP23003
Opened: Jul 25, 2023 , Closed: May 20, 2024
Malfunction Indicator Light / No-Start
In a letter dated July 2, 2023, Aldelberto A. Cordova (the petitioner) submitted a petition requesting that NHTSA initiate an investigation of an alleged defect within the “ISG 48-volt on-board electrical system,” which resulted in warning light illumination as well as an inability to start the ... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 across all model years (2018, 2026).
77
Total Recalls
609
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths