Model year 2026 · Mercedes-Benz

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 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, AMG GLC43 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.

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

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V281000	May 1, 2026	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
26V172000	March 20, 2026	Seat Belts › Rear/Other
25V533000	August 20, 2025	Steering › Critical Fasteners

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (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 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC: September 19, 2022 – February 6, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 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 26V172000

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA: March 20, 2026
Owner notification: May 15, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 20 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC: September 16, 2025 – September 18, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. 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 March 27, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V172000, 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)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE

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

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