2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls (3)

Every 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 26V281000

  May 1, 2026Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 26V281000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 25V533000

  Aug 20, 2025Steering:Critical Fasteners

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 25V533000 →

• Structure · NHTSA 25V379000

  Jun 6, 2025Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 25V379000 →

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC, reporting 4 crashes, 11 injuries. Mercedes-Benz has issued at least 184 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Electrical System27
• Forward Collision Avoidance9
• Engine6
• Unknown Or Other5
• Service Brakes4
• Vehicle Speed Control4

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (367)
• Steering (48)
• Structure (46)
• Visibility/Wiper (46)
• Power Train (43)
• Suspension (41)

Read Mercedes-Benz GLC owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Other Mercedes-Benz GLC model years

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