2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
2 recalls, 89 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
89 total complaints
6 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 10 |
| ENGINE | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 27, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
After recalls performed trouble code P2402 EVAP leak still is present and check engine light is on
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 20, 2026
Rear hatchback for 2026 Mercedes GLC sensors
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2026
Incident date: Aug 19, 2026
Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Component: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Service Brakes Summary of Complaint: This vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) defect. The amber EPB warning light has recurred multiple times, including most recently after a $3,00... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2026
Incident date: Aug 19, 2026
Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Component: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Service Brakes Summary of Complaint: This vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) defect. The amber EPB warning light has recurred multiple times, including most recently after a $3,00... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
I was driving home from work and may car started overheating out of nowhere. I was stuck in traffic and white smoke was exiting my exhaust. I pulled over and all of my coolant leaked out of my car. Took it the shop and they said I had a cracked head and need a whole new engine. I seen that there was... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
1. ABS warning 2.Nothing happened just got an OBD scan from autozone and the abs code came up 3.Not sure 4.No 5.Abs light is not lit on the dash
Other/I am not sure
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 30, 2026
I purchased a Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 infant car seat and discovered what I believe may be a defect in the carrier-to-base locking mechanism. When the infant carrier is installed in the base and appears to be fully latched, the rear of the carrier can lift out of its locking slot with gentle upward press... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
While attempting to park in my driveway, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle, and pressing the electronic parking brake switch had no effect. The vehicle continued forward and crashed through my closed garage door. The only reason it stopped w... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
While attempting to park in my driveway, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle, and pressing the electronic parking brake switch had no effect. The vehicle continued forward and crashed through my closed garage door. The only reason it stopped w... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
While attempting to park in my driveway, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking. The brake pedal did not stop the vehicle, and pressing the electronic parking brake switch had no effect. The vehicle continued forward and crashed through my closed garage door. The only reason it stopped w... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
THE STEERING WHEEL IS GETTING STUCK IN POSITION ON STRAIGHT ROAD DRIVING AND YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. IT STARTED AS A GENTLE PROBLEM, MOST NOTABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOW IT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND IS STARTING TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND. I SEE HONDA RECALLED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The contact owns 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while his wife was driving 45 MPH, she heard a clunking noise coming from the rear vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ... Read more
ENGINE
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
This 2022 Bronco Sport Outer Banks lost it's alternator pulley and that caused the serpentine belt to break. Since the vehicle could not be driven it was towed to Joe Myers Ford in Houston, TX. The dealer wanted a extremely expensive price, $1800.00, to replace the alternator and belt. The vehicle ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
-Transmission locked - broken output shaft ring gear weld. -Yes its available for inspection. -Vehicle came to complete stop in middle of freeway as if emergency brake was applied unknowingly. Could be bad if going around corner or downhill -Problem confirmed by dealer -No -No warning signs or c... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
I had the recall performed to reinforce the upper grille deflector on my truck because there was risk of it flying off at highway speeds. Last week driving down the highway my grille deflector flew off and had the car behind me not swerved, they would have been struck by it. I have an appointment at... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. The contact stated that while shifted to park(P), the vehicle occasionally started rolling forward or backwards. The contact engaged the parking brake. Additionally, the contact was unable to start the vehicle and had to jiggle the key to start it. The contact s... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); 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 reas... Read more
STRUCTURE
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
When I first purchased my car, for some reason it kept starting, and then the engine would turn off in the middle of driving. As of lately the Key fob has been undetected in the car or battery is low. I have replaced my key fob twice. I have also replaced my batteries in both of the key fobs. After ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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: 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
ENGINE
Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
The 2018 Ford Escape Titanium had to replace the engine because engine coolant was seeping into the engine block. The mechanic stated head gaskets were leaking coolant into the spark plugs. I was losing coolant from the reservoir, engine light was on. The mechanic stated this could become a safety ... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2023
My 2018 Ford EcoSport is affected by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905. The engine has been replaced and I also had a tune-up, but the vehicle is still experiencing shaking and loss of power while driving. At times it will not accelerate past 50 mph. This has been happening since I bought the vehicle in... Read more
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!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
See attached document for complaint. I have gotten all your notices about the recall, and we advised our dealer Courtesy Nissan now Cooley Nissan of Richardson, Texas and t hey said they will advise us when they are prepared to correct the faults. Unfortunately, everything you describe in the liter... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
Car was being driven home when car started shaking heavily and check engine light started flashing. Car had been needing 1qt of oil every 600-800 miles, depending on drive (highway would go longer). Pulled off to the side and plugged in code reader - found that cylinder 3 misfired and catalyst syste... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
The vehicle lost powertrain upon accelaration. Merging onto a freeway and accelerating my vehicle was as if it was in Neutral. Same with starting out at a stop sign, coming to a turn lane and accerlerating to cross traffic, NO POWERTRAIN... just neutral. This issue was also reported by my mechanic... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
I financed a 2007 Honda Civic on July 30 2025, this car has a faulty fuel pump from Roseville car group. There is no check engine light on, this just appeared this afternoon Aug 2nd 2025.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
622
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
39
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths