7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, across model years 2016–2021. Every recall repair is free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your GLC300 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 has the most recalls (5) and the most owner complaints (133).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Mercedes-Benz GLC300 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 133 |
| 2017 | 3 | 98 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | no data |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2019 GLC350E vehicles with a risk of detached roof panels causing crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free front panel replacement.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLC43 vehicles with potential headlight failure due to non-watertight electrical connections, increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlight sealing plugs inspected and replaced by dealers.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a faulty eCall system that may send emergency responders to the wrong location after a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners can get a free software update from dealers or over-the-air.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2019 GLC350e vehicles with potential front panel detachment due to improper bonding during repair. Owners must contact dealers for free front panel replacement.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 C43 models with faulty seat position switches that may prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly in crashes. Owners must contact MBUSA for free replacement.
When the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz GLC300; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Mercedes-Benz GLC300 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, covering model years 2016–2021. The most recent was issued Dec 15, 2023 (Structure).
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Structure (2), Electrical System (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Seats (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Mercedes-Benz dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Mercedes-Benz to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.