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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 48
Latest campaign: May 1, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	May 1, 2026	26V281000 25V129000
Steering	1	Aug 20, 2025	25V533000
Structure	1	Jun 6, 2025	25V379000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 1, 2026Latest campaign


May 1, 202626V281000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V281000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026. Filed under Amg Glc43, Amg Glc43 4matic Coupe, Amg Glc63 S E 4matic+, Amg Glc63 S E 4matic+ Coupe, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe, Glc 350 E 4matic Campaign NHTSA 26V281000 · May 1, 2026
Aug 20, 202525V533000	Steering: critical fasteners A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V533000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Amg Glc43 4matic Coupe, Amg Glc 63 S E, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe Campaign NHTSA 25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025
Jun 6, 202525V379000	Structure: body roof and pillars In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V379000 What's wrong 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 not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." Risk 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. Filed under Amg Glc 63 S E, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic Campaign NHTSA 25V379000 · Jun 6, 2025
Feb 28, 202525V129000	Electrical system: propulsion system A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V129000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012. Filed under Amg Glc 63 S E Campaign NHTSA 25V129000 · Feb 28, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Glc43, Amg Glc43 4matic Coupe, Amg Glc63 S E 4matic+, Amg Glc63 S E 4matic+ Coupe, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe, Glc 350 E 4matic, Amg Glc 63 S E. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

48Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

11Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	29	60	4	8
Engine	8	17	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	8	17	2	1
Unknown or other	6	13	1	0
Service brakes	5	10	3	0
Vehicle speed control	4	8	2	0
Structure	3	6	0	2
Visibility	3	6	0	0
Power train	2	4	0	0
Seats	2	4	1	0
Steering	2	4	0	0
Lane departure	2	4	0	1
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0
Hydraulic	1	2	1	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 350 E 4MATIC.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“On Sunday, XXX at approximately 5:30 PM, I entered the parking lot of a Staples store at [XXX], in my 2025 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 43 SUV. It was daylight and the weather was clear.”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765946
Electrical system
“I own a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. The vehicle experienced a complete loss of both the digital instrument cluster/display in front of the driver and the center MBUX infotainment display.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765412
Structure
“The liftgate on this car is faulty. There are hundreds of reports online that I found when it happened to me, which has been several times now.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761794

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. The most recent, 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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