2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300

12 recalls, 170 complaints - 119 TSBs

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more

Consequence

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more

2,976 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 C... Read more

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contac... Read more

15,096 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle mod... Read more

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

1,292,258 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more

24,226 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the inte... Read more

Consequence

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.

4,702 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior p... Read more

Consequence

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030012.

121,858 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ... Read more

Consequence

An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

8,134 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

495,290 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... Read more

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe veh... Read more

Consequence

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

307,629 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been d... Read more

Consequence

A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESP Hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

62 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING:COLUMN

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015. The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the s... Read more

Consequence

An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

888 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

170 total complaints 17 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	38
SERVICE BRAKES	27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	14
AIR BAGS	14
POWER TRAIN	7
STEERING	6
SEAT BELTS	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	5

Incident date: Jun 25, 2026

The entire transmission had to be replaced. The water pump also. Currently it continues to have issues with the check engine light coming on, the code it says is the fuel sensors.

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Valve Cover leak, Known Issue by GM, TSB 22-NA-027, refusing to warranty known problems & charge the customer $4,000 in repairs.

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

Car has 45,000 miles and the rear shocks are blown and making a rattling popping noise.

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

I wanted to update a previous report. The vehicle had had some odd electrical issues. The brakes ended up failing while driving but no electrical issues at the time proceeding it. What I wasn't able to report before was that the brake pedal sunk to the floor with no effort to stop the vehicle at a... Read more

Incident date: Oct 17, 2025

When operating the sunshade a plastic clip sprung from the assembly mechanism that retracts the shade towards my face. Now the shade is obstructing my vision of the road and I am concerned that I am going to run over someone and/or something.

Incident date: May 6, 2025

My 2020 Sorento has ALWAYS had regular maintenance , very well taken care of. Started using oil around 80,000 miles, around 98,500 it misfired while driving to work and we were told it was the coil pack and spark plugs needing changed. Ran good for 3 1/2 weeks and we had to change another spark plug... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power with an abnormal ratting sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and then had the vehicle towed to the residence. The co... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and the instrument cluster had gone blank. The contact stated that her hus... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2024

Incident date: Oct 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim had separated, and the front... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2024

Hello, I received the anti theft software update on my Kia last year part of the nationwide recall. Today, I had to use my steel key to open the car door and when I did, it started ringing the alarm. The car was unable to start without pressing the open button in my key fob. I had to replace the ke... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2024

Component- steering locks Safety risk - vehicle cannot be started. Therefore if in an area of risk - cannot start vehicle. This randomly happens pulling into parking spaces. It is repetitive. I’m older and alone, scary when it happens as you are stranded. And call to Subaru roadside only option wa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

We have had numerous incidents with our vehicle starting at about 20,000 miles and still happening at 39,000 miles. While driving all of the lights come on, on the dashboard while at the same time the car loses power - losing brakes and power steering. Most recently, the car locked itself after clo... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2022

When you drive the truck for at least an hour then you turn it off the entire front like vibrates or shakes . It almost feels like something is still turning in the transmission but everything is turned off. This particular truck has already had the engine replaced at 14,000 miles bc it was faulty... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

I am wanting to add information to my original complaint. Tracking#11589822 When I called in the electrical issue to AAA the agent said this is a common problem on these cars. Next, I want to add photos the Mercedes of Fresno service department sent me during the 2nd time my car was taken in to be c... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

Crash

Incident date: Nov 3, 2023

The dashboard display went blank while driving down the highway. I could not see my speed, fuel level, or and engine performance indicator lights. I called Kia and found there was a recall for this problem but NOT FOR MY VIN. Well, I have the same dangerous issue as those included in the recall, so ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park(P) and pressed the Push to Start button, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2023

I have been forced to park my car outside in case it catches on fire due to the faulty brake system that cannot be fixed. This puts my car in danger of vandalism and harsh winter conditions. This is unacceptable that Hyundai has not yet found a way to fix the dangerous brake system!!

Incident date: Feb 12, 2022

At slow speeds, multiple times, I have had the truck completely have an electrical failure and the engine shut off. I have replaced the negative battery cable and ensured all connections are good. This has happened on streets when turning and in parking lots. When this happens all of the screens in ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR SENSOR SAYS CAR DOOR IS OPEN EVEN WHEN DOOR IS FIRMLY SHUT. CAUSES DOORS NOT TO LOCK, INTERIOR AND PUDDLE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, DRAINS BATTERY, DOORS WON'T LOCK EVEN WITH CAR IN MOTION. Severe Rust problems under carriage Air Bag light remains on

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power. She was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle fail... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 9, 2023

The generator sits 5 inches from the ground below the rear axle. It is not protected with any encasement, bump stops or axle shims. Please see Bulletin TSB-21-06 for using parts kit #0503506. I have contacted the dealer and manufacturer about this and the say that there was no recall on my vin# f... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2023

The vehicle sometimes abruptly shuts off when it is stopped while running such as at a traffic light. It also abruptly shuts off when at a low speeds (0-5 mph). This occurs after the car has been operating for several minutes. This presents a safety hazard because the unexpected shut off can occur w... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2023

Yesterday 8/27/23 at 5pm I pulled into a parking lot and then into a parking space. As I came to a stop my Jeep lunged forward into the vehicle that was parked in front of me. At the time my Jeep Wrangler 4XE was operating in Hibrid mode running on electric with 49% charge left. As my Jeep came to... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 3, 2019

Vehicle started making whining sound on acceleration. Took in to dealer and they diagnosed the transmission pump had failed. Recommended transmission replacement due to damage from failed pump. Pump was recalled in campaign 16V461000 but my VIN is not included.

Incident date: Mar 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "check engine" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact steered the v... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

My 2019 hyndai ioniq electrical system stopped working and results in the front door claiming that is not open. An internet search showed that this is common many hyundais and in particular the ioniq. The issue with this is 1) there is no way to know how bad this electrical issue, 2) since the door ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2022

Beginning in January 2023 with approximately 20,000 miles our leased 2021 Jeep Wrangler began to shake uncontrollably while driving on the highway at speeds over 60 mph. The shaking was so significant that while trying to safely guide the car off the highway my husband was shaken into the guardrail ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 30, 2023

The safety feature of the front row headrest released during transit. Upon inspection it was found that the plastic retaining arms failed releasing the tension arm which controls the safety feature of the part. No one was injured in this instance but it represents a substantial safety issue particul... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2023

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the headlamps were extremely dim while driving at night, making it difficult to see the roadway. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no fix for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal clunking sound and shaking. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the timing ch... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2022

P052e positive crankcase ventilation regularly valve

Incident date: Dec 21, 2022

Check Engine light P052E came on while driving. No collision, normal conditions other than first very cold night of the season. Looked it up and seems to be a common issue with this model.

Incident date: Dec 21, 2022

Check Engine light P052E came on while driving. No collision, normal conditions other than first very cold night of the season. Looked it up and seems to be a common issue with this model.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

Got the MIL obd2 error code P052E - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance. After some research this seems to be a common issue for this vehicle and other similar Mercedes Benz vehicles with the same engine. It is something that it is extremely expensive to fix (2000) and very la... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2022

Crankcase ventilation valve issues

Incident date: Oct 26, 2022

Crankcase ventilation valve issues

Incident date: Sep 29, 2022

Driving down the expressway at 4 AM when the car had a message and read saying do not change gears alert. I hardly got over to the emergency lane when all systems did not work. The axle , differential and oil pan broke. Had to be towed after waiting 2 1/2 hours for a tow.

Incident date: Sep 29, 2022

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Incident date: Oct 7, 2022

During normal highway driving, the check engine light energized in the display. At the same time, engine power was lost, and the vehicle could no longer accelerate. The Mercedes Benz dealership was less than a mile away, so I went directly there at a slow speed without damaging the engine. Upon insp... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2021

Piston 1 cracked while driving on the highway. My sibling was driving on the highway when the engine suddenly started misfiring and losing power because it lost compression on the piston that cracked. I was lucky enough that I have mechanic experience to replace all the damaged components myself and... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2021

Incident date: Sep 16, 2022

The vehicle needs a new PCV Valve / hose, as well as a new turbo charger

Incident date: Sep 6, 2022

On September 7, 2021, I had purchased four new Pirelli Scorpion Verde AS 235/55 R19 SL tires for my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, from Discount Tires with warranties on each tire. On September 2, 2022, I taken my vehicle for a routine maintenance at my local Mercedes- Benz dealership and for my annual... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2022

While driving on the NYS Thruway last week, when I accelerated to pass another car, my engine bucked and kicked followed by the "check engine" light coming on.In very heavy traffic, I was able to pull to the shoulder. I called my service garage and they suggested I not drive the car for safety reaso... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2022

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	28.0	24.0	Premium	$3,150

CO2 Emissions: 366.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300

119 manufacturer communications from 74 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	9
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	8
010000 STEERING	8
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	3

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check engine light illuminated Fault code stored in N3/10 control unit- P052E71 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance: The valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction The partial-load ventilation valve (a part

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i?? Always use the latest XENTRY Diagnosis software release with all available add-ons. i?? Make sure to follow the operation steps exactly as described in XENTRY Diagnosis. i?? Use a battery charger to ensure sufficient power supply of t

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check engine light illuminated Fault code stored in N3/10 control unit- P052E71 a?? Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance: The valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction The partial-load ventilation valve (a

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the warranty coverage on the intake line assembly in ce

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is st

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro

130000 VISIBILITY

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of A?C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings incorrect Remedy Adjust the setting in the Mercedes me connect

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

160000 STRUCTURE

Complaint Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows Cause Damage to protective coating (due to poor original optimization of coating) of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side

010000 STEERING

Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable at steering wheel when front axle is excited when driving at a speed between 65 km/h and 130 km/h over an obstacle. a?? Driving over deeply recessed manhole covers a?? Driving over cross joints a?? Dr

160000 STRUCTURE

Complaint Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows Cause Damage to protective coating of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim element due to strong alkaline det

010000 STEERING

Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 re

010000 STEERING

Complaint Malfunction of the electric steering column adjustment. The adjustment application by the driver does not correspond to the adjustment direction of the steering column. Cause Polarity reversal of the lines M20/1 (steering colu

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire dri

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint In an initial quick test, DTC B238A00 "Fan 2 of the control unit has malfunctioned" may be active and/or stored in the MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) Cause Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software release Rem

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

020000 SUSPENSION

Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear ax

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the accelerator pedal wiring harness and connectors from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years

010000 STEERING

Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable in steering wheel when front axle is excited while driving at a speed above 40 mph over an obstacle. a?? Driving over deeply recessed manhole covers a?? Driving over cross joints a?? Driving over extr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt bat

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2015-2018 C-Class and GLC-Class (205 and 253 platform) vehicles, the software for the powertrain control unit may not correspond to the cu

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The following complaints may be noted by the customer: a?? Upon selecting navigation, the central display may show the following message: "Map data does not match with your system. Please insert a medium containing the correspo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Seat heating on driver's seat and front passenger seat nonfunctional. The LEDs on the switches for the seat heating illuminate, but the seat heating mats do not get warm. Cause Faulty SCN coding of rear SAM. Remedy a?? Perfo

220000 SEATS

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

MBUX multimedia system: Map data does not match with your system/the navigation system cannot be activated

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Upon selecting navigation, the central display may show the following message: "Map data does not match with your system. Please insert a medium containing the corresponding map data". the navigation menu cannot be opened.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On vehicles with code 077 HERMES dummy module the following functions are restricted, unavailable.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The customer may note that the Dashcam feature is inoperable with one of the following complaints:

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Launch EW NCU - Low Pressure Fuel Hose MY 15-17 205 213 253 172

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle does not start after charging process

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Vehicle does not start after charging process

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Remote start causing CEL and U012600.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General?s O

350000 EQUIPMENT

010000 STEERING

Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Xentry Battery Tester results disagree with workshop assessment

119320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Xentry Battery Tester results disagree with workshop assessment

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone Apple iPhone 11/11Pro/11ProMax/SE 2020: The Bluetooth connection between the MBUX multimedia system and the mobile phone is briefly lost

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

Mobile phone Apple iPhone 11/11Pro/11ProMax/SE 2020: The Bluetooth connection between the MBUX multimedia system and the mobile phone is briefly lost

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Steering wheel heater and/or Distronic function limited

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

Steering wheel heater and/or Distronic function limited

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

340000 COMMUNICATION

Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fault code B223209 is logged in the parking control unit

350000 EQUIPMENT

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Event memory in the instrument cluster mileage readings intermittently inaccurate

190000 TIRES

Information Label on Tire Sealant

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information Label on Tire Sealant

350000 EQUIPMENT

Audible fan noise from area of center console

350000 EQUIPMENT

MBUX multimedia system: Mercedes-Benz service stations not available in Navigation menu

020000 SUSPENSION

Update AMG Suspension Control Unit Software

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Update AMG Suspension Control Unit Software

010000 STEERING

Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MBUX multimedia system: No vehicle image in menu settings

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

"High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Electric range is reduced after brief period

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

COMAND Online (code 531): Wrong date in system settings, incorrect time in instrument cluster

350000 EQUIPMENT

Audio 20: Playback stops when a track is changed.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Audio 20: Playback stops when a track is changed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Audio 20: SD card with audio files is not read

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Audio 20: SD card with audio files is not read

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Update fuel system control unit (FSCU) software

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Clock is slow in vehicles without navigation

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake squeal from front axle at low temperatures

100000 POWER TRAIN

Perform SCN Coding in Transmission Control Module

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Reset the customer-specific data and perform a software update of the AUDIO20 control unit.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 across all model years (2016, 2017).

24 Total Recalls

305 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

28 Reported Crashes

8 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	12	135	View
2016 (current)	12	170

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