Model year record

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 135 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V070000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,502
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-02
Owners notified
2024-02-23

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. 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

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
143,551
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-26
Owners notified
2023-09-29

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system19925 mi
Engine19
Fuel/propulsion system18
Steering175,742 mi
Unknown or other13
Fuel system, gasoline9
Service brakes8
Power train751,519 mi
Vehicle speed control610,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly356,000 mi
Air bags2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2
Engine and engine cooling2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking21,500 mi
Suspension2
Lane departure: assist1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1

The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2023 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.