Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 52 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V481000NHTSA report received July 2026Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V481000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class latches/locks/linkages recall
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.
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.
25V533000NHTSA report received August 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V533000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class steering recall
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.
Consequence: A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge.
25V365000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 25V365000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class exterior lighting recall
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."
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge.
25V379000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V379000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class structure recall
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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge.
25V255000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V255000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class electrical system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Consequence: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.
24V862000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V862000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class power train recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.
Consequence: Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge.
24V808000NHTSA report received October 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V808000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class seats recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.
Consequence: An incorrectly attached seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge.
24V658000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V658000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class structure recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the integral carrier, free of charge.
24V520000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V520000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class structure recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash. In addition, the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater connections may be loose, possibly causing the electrical wiring to overheat.
Consequence: An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash. Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
24V115000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V115000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class electrical system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Consequence: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.
24V070000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2019–2022
NHTSA campaign 24V070000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class exterior lighting recall
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."
Consequence: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge.
23V880000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V880000: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class fuel system recall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
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Other compact luxury SUVs to weigh against the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: structure, electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting, steering, fuel system. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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