2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43.

2
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 24V070000 · reported February 2, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 15,502 vehicles potentially affected

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

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V445000 · reported June 26, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 143,551 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2025 · Unknown or other

The transmission intermittently shifts hard. When accelerating the car hesitates badly then lurches forward. The Dealer verified the concern, the transmission as a hard shift from 1-2nd. They performed various procedures to the hardware, but ultimately determined the problem is the software and that this is a known…

Nov 24, 2023 · Power train

There is a constant acceleration failure where the car does not respond. Again today I was almost in a bad crash due to this. It is a known issue to many owners in Mercedes forums. It happens in any drive mode. Eco comfort sport. Extremely dangerous and the car should be recalled.

Nov 20, 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…

AMG GLC43 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 8601
2020 7500
2021 7600
2022 2300
2023 2000
2024 1200
2025 1220

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Questions

Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, the most recent reported on February 2, 2024 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints), followed by power train (1).
How many 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2025.