There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 38,000 miles · reported Mar 12, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The gasoline odor was also outside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V961000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was 38,000.
Structure · at 126,800 miles · reported Oct 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered severe rusting and corrosion to the rear subframe of the vehicle, near the rear axle area. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 126,800.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 51,000 miles · reported May 5, 2020
Putting this car into park will normally automatically set the parking brake. Earlier that day, it did not set the brake. I assumed I must have hit some button or something on my dash to cause that. But then on the freeway, the car (For want of a better term) started wiggling and I found it hard to control it with the steering wheel. It stopped doing that for a few seconds, and then immediately happened again. As I started to change lanes to move toward the right side of the freeway, it did it a third time but it was worse and I had no control at all. It was moving toward the right but out of…
Service Brakes · reported Jan 26, 2018
I bought a new 2016 model (Feb. 2016), around nov 2016, the rotors started making squeaking noise when backing up, so I took to dealer to diagnose. At first, they couldn't find the issue but after reading on the merc forum, I took the car back to dealer (Jan. 2017), asked to check the rotors (Not just the breaks), found the issue and I paid for this repair. Fast forward, jan 2018, brought the car back because the same squeaking sound came back. I called merc customer service, s/w "irene", and she said they are aware of the issue and she will work with dealer to see if they can fix w/o fee. So…
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 13, 2017
I received a recall notice from mercedes in march 2017 stating that the starting limiter may overheat resulting in fire. As of this date, july 13, 2017, mercedes has no idea when it will have the part (S). This is unacceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,000 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.