Model year 2025 · Mercedes-Benz

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC. The most recent was reported on May 1, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE, AMG GLC63 S E, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE, GLC 350 E 4MATIC.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V281000	May 1, 2026	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V533000	August 20, 2025	Steering › Critical Fasteners
25V379000	June 6, 2025	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
25V129000	February 28, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V281000Manufacturer no. 2026050004

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2026
Owner notification: June 29, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 144,049 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC: September 19, 2022 – February 6, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE, GLC 350 E 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. 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 May 8, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V281000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V533000

Steering › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: August 20, 2025
Owner notification: October 6, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,749 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC: May 11, 2022 – July 1, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE, AMG GLC63 S E, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE, GLC 350 E 4MATIC

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V533000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V379000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: June 6, 2025
Owner notification: July 9, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 92,851 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC: August 29, 2022 – June 1, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC63 S E, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 350 E 4MATIC

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V379000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V129000Manufacturer no. 2025030012

Electrical System › Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA: February 28, 2025
Owner notification: April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,943 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC63 S E, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V129000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 4, 2026.