2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
3 recalls, 32 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
32 total complaints
4 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 1, 2026
Incident date: Dec 9, 2025
The screen goes blank not only in the middle where the maps, air conditioning and radio is but the screen where the speed gas tank are as well. We have taken the car in at least 5 times stayed the issue and were told there’s no recall yet for the car. I see here that there is. The car was a Richmo... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 1, 2026
Incident date: Dec 9, 2025
The screen goes blank not only in the middle where the maps, air conditioning and radio is but the screen where the speed gas tank are as well. We have taken the car in at least 5 times stayed the issue and were told there’s no recall yet for the car. I see here that there is. The car was a Richmo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 1, 2026
Incident date: Dec 9, 2025
The screen goes blank not only in the middle where the maps, air conditioning and radio is but the screen where the speed gas tank are as well. We have taken the car in at least 5 times stayed the issue and were told there’s no recall yet for the car. I see here that there is. The car was a Richmo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2026
Incident date: Jul 21, 2026
My vehicle's infotainment system both center console and dashbboard went completely black 2 weeks after I purchased the car in August of 2025. The vehicle was in the shop for a week and a half, and they finally fixed the issue. The vehicle at the time was bought used with about 2,200 miles on it at ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated , There was no injuries or f... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated , There was no injuries or f... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated , There was no injuries or f... Read more
Crash
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
May 12, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would suddenly apply, stopping the vehicle immediately. The failure had become more persistent. The contact would immediately apply the accelerator, and the vehicle would gradually accelerate fo... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 12, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
On the day of the incident, I was driving my vehicle at a very low speed while approaching a red traffic light. I applied the brakes normally behind another vehicle that was already stopped. It should be noted that it had rained earlier and the road surface was wet. After stopping, the vehicle’s ... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
On Friday March 20, 2026, we traded in a Chevy Equinox to get a newer model which is the VIN number we listed in this complaint. Driving home from the dealership the vehicle went from drive to park on its own (driving at 65 miles/hr) and my husband had to immediately put the car physically back int... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Oct 21, 2025
The mgu/generator went out and left me stranded due to battery failure. I had no steering or power brakes. Everything electrical failed. Have been waiting for new mgu for 2 months.
AIR BAGS
Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deale... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2025
Kia replaced oil filter adapter and now it burns through excessive amounts of oil. 3qts over 1000 miles. KIA wanted to do an oil consumption test but by the end it would have been out of warranty. Engine replacement would then not be covered.
AIR BAGS
Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2025
Getting an SRS Airbag system needs to be checked. Took the 2015 Subaru Forester to Williams Subaru in Lansing MI and they stated the code B1760 for the occupant detection system Mat was determined. The seat has not been wet and nothing spilled on it and was also determined dry by the repair speci... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 6, 2025
The infotainment system in these vehicles is poor when using the navigation. Having the phone connected via wire will cause the phone and infotainment system to malfunction constantly causing restarts and making the mobile device extremely hot too the touch. The android auto function in the car lose... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 29, 2025
driving on [XXX] in NJ on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my car just stopped in traffic and steering locked up and all lights came on dashboard along with a constant beeping sound-I was in the middle of a four lane highway traveling south-I could not get out of my car and feared someone would hit me a... Read more
STEERING
Sep 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 29, 2025
driving on [XXX] in NJ on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my car just stopped in traffic and steering locked up and all lights came on dashboard along with a constant beeping sound-I was in the middle of a four lane highway traveling south-I could not get out of my car and feared someone would hit me a... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 29, 2025
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH on the highway, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. No warning lights illuminated. The contact veered over to the right side of the road, turned the vehicle off, and she not... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The Ford BlueCruise system almost got my family and myself rear ended with possibly a major injury to death. On our way to San Antonio, Texas from Houston, Texas we were driving across [XXX] withe the BlueCruise engaged. Then out of no where it started giving me the message to place my hands on t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment system screen and radio inadvertently switched stations from AM to FM. On other occasions, while driving and using the GPS system, the screen went blank. The contact st... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
There is a common known issue with the Armadas that Nissan has not addressed, where you will randomly get a "BCI Malfunction" warning, sometimes corresponding to a warning about the ABS System. The car will not shift out of the current gear when this happens, until you turn it off and back on again... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
When coming to a stop, car will rumble and brake pedal stops working. Seems like abs issue. Doesn’t happen often but happens enough to be unsafe if cannot be replicated to fix it
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
My engine shut off my battery as I was driving. This forced my car to stop in the middle of the road. There wasn’t a battery sign or engine light on until after the event. This could’ve caused a wreck, especially if it would’ve happened on the highway. I also have a problem with my gas not reg... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 24, 2024
DURING AN OIL CHANGE IN MAY I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRAME WAS EXTREMELY ROTTED AND WAS IN JEOPARDY OF CRACKING IN HALF . THE FURTHER I DIG INTO THIS, I'M FINDING THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 24, 2024
Unexpected sudden acceleration (when braking) as I was slowing down from exiting a highway, just as I was approaching full stop, it felt like the regenerative braking stopped grabbing momentarily and I violently lurched forward for what seemed like a feet or two. I thought it was a fluke back then ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 24, 2024
The rear axle hub bolt was found to be broken off, same as the other recalled vehicles from this manufacturer. I have been waiting over 2 1/2 weeks for my vehicle to be repaired with no parts in stock yet and no loaner vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2024
Vehicle Information • Make: Kia • Model: Telluride • Year: 2022 • Approx. Mileage: 30k 2. System Involved • Component/System: Forward Collision Avoidance, Automatic Emergency Braking, Brakes, or Electronic Stability Control 3. Incide... Read more
SEATS
Jun 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2024
The head rest will not lock into the upright position after using the Stow n Go feature.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 19, 2025
My wife was at a store and she put her merchandise into the car (with her purse and key fob) to put the cart away. As she was walking away she heard it lock and then she was unable to open the door. She had to call me from a bystander and I was able to download the Infiniti app and get her passwor... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jan 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
On [XXX] while driving down [XXX] in Jacksonville Fl my living room/dinning room slide fully extended. No prior warning was given. after getting to the side of the road we called a mobile rv tech. He checked everything and found a code for the parking brake not set. Going down the road it would not... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel system/oil system catastrophic engine failure. Yes it is How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Truck shut down on highway at 70 mph with a child and wife in the truck Has t... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel system/oil system catastrophic engine failure. Yes it is How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Truck shut down on highway at 70 mph with a child and wife in the truck Has t... Read more
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