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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

High-severity history5 critical campaigns among 21 total.
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21 campaigns
21 recalls 5 critical🔥 2 fire risk💥 21 crash risk
Model year
Body
Aug 7, 2024
689 days ago

Your airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, and loose wiring can overheat and start a fire.

Affected: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · 2023
FIRE RISKCRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash. In addition, the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater connections may be loose, possibly causing the electrical wiring to overheat.

Consequence

An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash. Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were August 23, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Airbag
Mar 29, 2018
3012 days ago

Your driver-side airbag can rupture in a crash and send metal shards into your chest.

Affected: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Airbag
Nov 27, 2018
2769 days ago

Your passenger airbag status display can be wrong, leaving your passenger unprotected in a crash.

Affected: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

Consequence

If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Airbag
Sep 27, 2019
2465 days ago

Your driver's side airbag may not deploy in a crash, leaving you unprotected.

Affected: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100001.

Steering
Oct 23, 2020
2073 days ago

Your power steering can fail suddenly, making the car hard to stall, or the wiring can short and cause a fire.

Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 2020
FIRE RISKCRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC300, GLC350e, GLC43 AMG, and GLC63 AMG vehicles. The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, If the wiring harness short-circuits, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110012.

Other
Oct 25, 2024
610 days ago

Your front seat can slide or collapse in a crash and fail to protect you.

Affected: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.

Consequence

An incorrectly attached seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Other
Dec 20, 2019
2381 days ago

Your passenger sun visor warning label may be in a foreign language, hiding airbag risks to front-seat children.

Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC 300 4MATIC coupe, AMG GLC 43 Coupe, AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, GLC 300, GLC 350e 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, AMG GLC 63 Coupe, and AMG GLC 63 S Coupe vehicles. The passenger side sun visor may have incorrect air bag warning labels, written in a foreign language. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

If an air bag label is in a foreign language, an occupant may not be aware of the risks to children sitting in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag warnings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020014.

Seat Belts
Mar 20, 2026
99 days ago

Your center rear seat belt may not lock a child restraint properly in a crash.

Affected: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · 2026
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Body
Mar 15, 2018
3026 days ago

Your rear seat belt latch can retract into the panel, leaving back seat passengers unrestrained in a crash.

Affected: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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 paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

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.

Other
Nov 14, 2017
3147 days ago

Your panoramic sun roof panels can detach and fly into traffic behind you.

Affected: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, and GLC43 AMG vehicles. The fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding, allowing the panels to separate during vehicle operation.

Consequence

If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110009.

Body
Jun 6, 2025
386 days ago

In a crash, your C-pillar may not protect rear passengers' heads from serious injury.

Affected: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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."

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.

Body
Jan 10, 2018
3090 days ago

Your rear seat belt latch can retract into the paneling and prevent passengers from buckling up.

Affected: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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 interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

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.

Steering
Nov 27, 2018
2769 days ago

Your power steering can fail without warning, making the car harder to steer.

Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2019040007.

Steering
Aug 20, 2025
311 days ago

Your steering coupling can come loose and make you lose control of the car.

Affected: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 2026
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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.

Steering
Nov 18, 2019
2413 days ago

Your power steering can fail, making the steering wheel much harder to turn and causing a crash.

Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 and GLC300 4MATIC vehicles. The electrical connection between the power steering electric motor and the control unit may fail, resulting in the loss of electric power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist would require a greater steering effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019110014.

Other
Jul 19, 2019
2535 days ago

Your car's automatic emergency braking can fail to activate when you need it most.

Affected: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.

Consequence

An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080008.

Other
Nov 15, 2024
589 days ago

Your rear axle can separate from the differential and cut power to your wheels while driving.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.

Consequence

Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120005.

Lighting
Nov 9, 2018
2787 days ago

Your turn signals may glow pink or violet instead of amber, making them hard for other drivers to see.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · 2018
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the color of the turn signal, replacing the LED module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Lighting
Nov 6, 2025
233 days ago

Improperly adjusted headlights can blind oncoming drivers and cause a crash.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060005.

Body
Sep 9, 2024
656 days ago

Your engine support can fail from bad welds and cause you to lose control of the car.

Affected: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integral carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024090013.

Lighting
Feb 2, 2024
876 days ago

Your headlights can blind oncoming drivers and cause a head-on crash.

Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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.

Full analysis: how to read the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recall history
Year range, common components, complaint patterns, and how to use this page.

Understanding the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recall history

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 currently has 21 recall campaigns indexed from the NHTSA public database. Each recall represents a formal campaign to fix a defect at no cost to the current owner. Owner complaints are self-reported incidents that haven't (yet) resulted in a recall but can indicate emerging patterns worth watching.

The most frequent recall categories for the GLC 300 in our dataset are steering (4), air bag (3), and lighting (3). These clusters matter when you're shopping for a used GLC 300: recalls in these systems tend to be the ones most likely to have been skipped by previous owners, because they aren't always visible during a routine test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

The tracked recalls span model years 2018–2026, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2017 and 2026. Not every model year carries every recall. Each campaign is scoped to a specific year range and often a specific build window, which is why a VIN lookup is the only way to know whether a particular GLC 300 is actually affected by any of these campaigns.

How to use this page

The safest path for an owner is to run your VIN through the checker above. A VIN query hits NHTSA's live API and tells you whether your specific GLC 300 has an open, unresolved recall. If you're researching a used GLC 300before buying, use the recall list below to understand the model's full history, then check the seller's VIN to see whether prior owners actually completed the free repairs. Many don't, and unresolved recalls can linger for years.

Figures are generated live from the RecallScanner dataset, which is sourced from NHTSA's public recall and complaint APIs and refreshed daily. RecallScanner is independent and not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz or any U.S. government agency.