2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic has 3 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic 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 350 E 4Matic problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	8
Engine	3
Visibility	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown or Other	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Lane Departure	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock — 1
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 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 350 E 4Matic complaints

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

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 29, 2026

On four separate occasions between April 2026 and today the Active Brake Assist systems has engaged for no reason. This has occurred in daylight as well as at night. It has occurred at low speeds (15 mph) and at highway speeds. On two occasions there was a near collision from the car behind me due to the rapid engagement of the brakes. On one occasion I suffered bruises to my arm due to the force of braking. Multiple trips to dealer (EuroMotor Cars Bethesda) found no error codes and they were unable to replicate the issue in test drives. The dealer simply reset the software and claimed all…

Electrical System · reported Sep 18, 2026

I own a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. The vehicle experienced a complete loss of both the digital instrument cluster/display in front of the driver and the center MBUX infotainment display. Both screens remained completely black even after the vehicle was started and placed in READY mode. The vehicle was still capable of being driven, but the driver instrument display was completely unavailable. As a result, I could not see critical information normally provided through the instrument cluster, including vehicle speed, warning messages, system status, and other important vehicle…

Service Brakes · reported Sep 2, 2026

My 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e displayed a â48V battery malfunctionâ warning on or about July 1, 2026, while the vehicle was less than one year old. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and remained there until approximately July 20. Mercedes-Benz USA became involved, and the dealership ultimately stated that the malfunction had been corrected through a software update. The 48V battery was not replaced. I have not received documentation clearly identifying the specific software update, campaign, operation number, underlying failure mechanism, or pre- and…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Aug 26, 2026

The car went from 20 miles an hour and 35 miles an hour (happened 2 times) to a sudden hault like hitting a wall. The first time I had to restart the car. The second car, I had to return it to drive. A big X came up on the dashboard. I have owned the car 17 months. Both issues happened in the last 30 days. Nothing beefore. The car has 4415 miles on it. The dealer (Fletcher Jones) was unable to replicate). There was no warning. They told us it was our problem and we could report it to Mercedes Benz which we will do today.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 9,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was uncontrollable and crashed into a fence. The driverâs side mirror, bumper, and door were damaged. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The instrument panel had previously gone black before the crash and the vehicle previously failed to accelerate as needed. There were no injuries sustained. A Police report was filed. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4Matic: 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 350 E 4Matic?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (8 reports), followed by engine (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 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.