Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V365000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-06-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V365000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
127
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-11
Owners notified
2025-07-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002023
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC2023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.