Mercedes-Benz recalls 2025 GLC 300 models with potential steering coupling looseness causing loss of control. Owners must contact dealers for free bolt tightening.
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 GLC 300 vehicles due to a loose steering coupling that could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. This issue requires dealers to tighten bolts at no cost to fix.
A loose steering coupling can cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. This happens when the steering coupling bolt is improperly tightened, allowing the coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Owners of 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vehicles are affected. Drivers with improper steering coupling tightening are most at risk of losing control.
Check if your vehicle is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The recall covers specific models from 2023-2026, but only the 2025 GLC 300 is mentioned here.
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts at no cost to fix the issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025.
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.
Yes, if your 2025 GLC 300 was manufactured with a loose steering coupling bolt.
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts at no cost. Contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for assistance.
Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V533000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V533000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
