Model year record

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 26 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V481000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
310,667
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-24

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Safety risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. 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 July 31, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V533000

Steering: critical fasteners

Component
Steering: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,749
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-20
Owners notified
2025-10-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V379000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
92,851
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-06
Owners notified
2025-07-09

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other8
Service brakes, hydraulic439,000 mi
Structure: body4
Equipment: electrical: infotainment2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2

The 2024 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.