2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recalls

Recall 26V-281: Electrical System

Reported May 1, 2026 · 144,049 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-533: Steering

Reported Aug 20, 2025 · 3,749 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-379: Structure

Reported Jun 6, 2025 · 92,851 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: 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."

Risk: In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	13
Forward Collision Avoidance	4
Engine	3
Unknown or Other	3
Seats	2
Service Brakes	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Steering	1
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Electrical System › Adas — 1
Electrical System › Adas › Control Module — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,700 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Aug 22, 2026

Information screens; speed, gear etc. and middle screen, radio, gps, etc, go blank. Screens are black with no information. Thereâs also a popping sound happening in the background over the speakers. You can start the car and put it in gear and drive - but with no information in either computer screens. Safety issue for sure! After waiting approximately 3 hours, the 2 screens come on when car is started.

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 1, 2026

The screen goes blank not only in the middle where the maps, air conditioning and radio is but the screen where the speed gas tank are as well. We have taken the car in at least 5 times stayed the issue and were told thereâs no recall yet for the car. I see here that there is. The car was a Richmond Mercedes today the screen went down amd I was told thereâs no fix but maybe I could look on the internet. So here I am!

Electrical System · reported Jul 21, 2026

My vehicle's infotainment system both center console and dashbboard went completely black 2 weeks after I purchased the car in August of 2025. The vehicle was in the shop for a week and a half, and they finally fixed the issue. The vehicle at the time was bought used with about 2,200 miles on it at time of purchase. Now in July of 2026, exactly one year from the day i bought the car, with only 9,500 miles on it, we are having the same issue again with both the dashboard and center console going completely dark, not allowing us to see any critical information such as MPH, gas fuel, tire…

Engine · at 17,107 miles · reported Jun 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated , There was no injuries or fire. A police report was filed. The gas company was on the scene due to a gas leak. Additionally the vehilce was serviced for electrical issues. While reversing in the snow the vehilce lunged 20 feet and crashed into a unknown vehicle causing a scratch. The local dealer was contacted where the EDR was…

Electrical System · reported May 12, 2026

In multiple incidents, the tailgate has begun to close while I am loading or unloading items from the trunk, hitting me in the head. My natural reaction is to lift up, causing injury to my neck. The dealer unsuccessfully "fixed" the problem. Additionally, and unrelated to the closing problem, on multiple occasions, upon pushing the close button on the tailgate when it was in an open position, the tailgate reaches the floor of the trunk, then without locking, opens about one (1) foot. The dealer "could not duplicate" the problem. I have to manually close the tailgate. You ask when did this…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 26V-281 (electrical system), 25V-533 (steering), 25V-379 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (13 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,700 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.