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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: May 1, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	May 1, 2026	26V281000
Seat belts	1	Mar 20, 2026	26V172000
Steering	1	Aug 20, 2025	25V533000

Safety recalls3

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 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
Mar 20, 202626V172000	Seat belts: rear/other In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V172000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. 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 March 27, 2026. Filed under Amg Glc43 4matic, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe Campaign NHTSA 26V172000 · Mar 20, 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 Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe Campaign NHTSA 25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025

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 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

Mar 20, 202626V172000

Seat belts: rear/other

In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V172000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. 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 March 27, 2026.
Filed under: Amg Glc43 4matic, Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe
Campaign: NHTSA 26V172000 · Mar 20, 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: Glc 300, Glc 300 4matic, Glc 300 4matic Coupe
Campaign: NHTSA 25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Glc43, Amg Glc43 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 Glc43 4matic. 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 component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Electrical system	5	50	1
Unknown or other	2	20	1
Engine	2	20	1
Forward collision avoidance	1	10	0
Structure	1	10	0
Service brakes	1	10	0
Power train	1	10	0
Back over prevention	1	10	0
Steering	1	10	0
Wheels	1	10	0

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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The MBUX/center display has malfunctioned repeatedly. The enter display suddenly went to completely black on the three separate occasions, and on one additional occasion three times.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768366
Unknown or other
“the MBUX infotainment screen goes completely black while driving, blinding the backup camera and critical driver instrumentation.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765316
Forward collision avoidance
“While driving at slow speed (approx 27 mph) on an inclining road, the automatic braking system when off and abruptly slowed down the vehicle.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759351

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 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 is the most common complaint about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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