Mercedes-Benz GLC300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 54 recalls and 659 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 (model years 2016–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (200 complaints), followed by electrical system (127 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (16).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 55 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 61 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 67 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 69 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 47 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 87 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 12 | 101 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 12 | 133 | 9 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (133), 2017 (101) and 2018 (87). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (21).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLC300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 200 | 10 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 127 | 11 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 9 of 11 | |
| Service brakes | 54 | 9 of 11 | |
| Power train | 46 | 9 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 54 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2023–2024 | 310,667 |
| 26V281000 | May 1, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 144,049 |
| 26V172000 | Mar 20, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2026 | 20 |
| 25V533000 | Aug 20, 2025 | Steering: critical fasteners | 2023–2026 | 3,749 |
| 25V365000 | Jun 11, 2025 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2023 | 127 |
| 25V379000 | Jun 6, 2025 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2023–2025 | 92,851 |
| 25V255000 | May 12, 2025 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2023–2024 | 443 |
| 24V862000 | Nov 15, 2024 | Power train: driveline, differential unit | 2024 | 3 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 37 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 31 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.