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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The 2025 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 33 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2023–2026)
  • most complaints: 2025 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (11 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V481000 (reported Jul 24, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (3.0%)
  • 4 complaints reporting an injury (12.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2025 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 33, or 30.3%. Next come 2023 (9) and 2024 (8). The fewest are for 2026, with 6 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2023–2026Column chart of 33 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2025 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2023: 9 complaints920232024: 8 complaints820242025: 10 complaints1020252026: 6 complaints62026
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202390010
202480010
2025100020
202660100
All model years330140

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 11 complaints (33.3% of all 33), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (8) and Structure (8).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints (top 13)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints (top 13)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1133.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance824.2%
Structure824.2%
Unknown or Other618.2%
Back Over Prevention39.1%
Power Train39.1%
Service Brakes39.1%
Engine26.1%
Lane Departure26.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26.1%
Equipment13.0%
Vehicle Speed Control13.0%
Visibility13.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GLC 300 4MATIC, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2023 to 2026. The 2023 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
2023: 4 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns2026: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V481000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

    Model years 2023–2024

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 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 July 31, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V281000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model years 2025–2026

    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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 26V172000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2026

    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 25V533000

    Reported

    Steering › Critical Fasteners

    Model years 2023–2026

    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 25V365000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2023

    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 25V379000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 2023–2025

    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.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The most recent, 26V481000, was reported on July 24, 2026 and is filed under “Latches/locks/linkages”. The 2023 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2025 model year, with 10 of the 33 complaints in NHTSA’s file (30.3%). The next are 2023 (9) and 2024 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 11 complaints, or 33.3% of all 33. Forward Collision Avoidance (8) and Structure (8) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 33 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.