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Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 model year drew the most complaints (18), 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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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 21 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2025–2026)
  • most complaints: 2025 (18 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (4.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (9.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2025 model year has the most complaints: 18 of 21, or 85.7%. Next come 2026 (3).

Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2025181020
202630000
All model years211020

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

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (38.1% of all 21), followed by Engine (4) and Visibility (3).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC complaints (top 13)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC complaints (top 13)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System838.1%
Engine419.0%
Unknown or Other314.3%
Visibility314.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance29.5%
Steering29.5%
Vehicle Speed Control29.5%
Lane Departure14.8%
Latches/Locks/Linkages14.8%
Service Brakes14.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14.8%
Suspension14.8%
Wheels14.8%

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 350 E 4MATIC recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GLC 350 E 4MATIC, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
2025: 3 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. 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

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V533000

    Reported

    Steering › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2025

    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

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V379000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model year 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 350 E 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The most recent, 26V281000, was reported on May 1, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2025 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2025 model year, with 18 of the 21 complaints in NHTSA’s file (85.7%). The next is 2026 (3). 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 350 E 4MATIC complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 38.1% of all 21. Engine (4) and Visibility (3) 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 350 E 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 350 E 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 21 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 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.