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Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
706
Active records
Recalls
53
Active records
TSBs
468
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
2
Injuries
37
Crashes
40
Fires
12
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLC300
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300
Filed Oct 21, 2026
Independent service company said the car has a raw fuel smell under the vehicle. Signs of fuel leak at the connection between the high pressure fuel rail / high pressure fuel pump line. Mentioned a recall campaign of 2022030003. That addresses this issue. I contacted Mercedes Benz dealers (2) and they said my VIN does not show a recall. The recall does show up online via an AI search and it is supposed to cover 2016-2020 GLCs like ours. Don't know why this is. Can you help?
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Oct 12, 2026
I am reporting a potentially serious vehicle safety issue involving a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC after a fatal crash. I was seated in the left rear seat. One occupant died and multiple people were injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol crash report, the left curtain air bag was listed as “Equipped; Not Deployed,” while the right curtain air bag was listed as “Equipped; Operative; Deployed.” I suffered serious injuries while seated on the same side where the curtain air bag did not deploy.…
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300
Filed Oct 7, 2026
The contact's wife owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the air bags inadvertently deployed without impact to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained with the dealer for over a month. The contact was called by the dealer and informed to retrieve the vehicle even though the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that the issue was under…
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Oct 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the blind spot assist detection feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, the contact confirmed that the blind spot assist feature was enabled. In addition, the failure occurred after the vehicle was taken through the car wash. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact sustained pain to the right…
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Oct 1, 2026
The vehicle has experienced two separate incidents of significant loss of power/acceleration. First incident – January 2024, Clarksville, TN: While driving downtown, the vehicle suddenly lost significant power and could not provide normal acceleration. The estimated remaining range was approximately 50 miles. The vehicle was subsequently inspected/serviced by Mercedes-Benz/dealer personnel, but the underlying cause was not conclusively identified or resolved. Second incident- [XXX] [XXX]:…
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Sep 16, 2026
vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Component Involved: Integrated Transmission Control Module (TCM) / Mechatronic Unit Active Diagnostic Code: P073E (Unable to Engage Reverse) Description of Event: While attempting to back out of a driveway, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic electronic transmission failure. Without any warning or prior symptoms, the vehicle abruptly kicked itself out of gear and dropped into Neutral. The vehicle completely lost all propulsion and ability to move…
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Sep 11, 2026
I own a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The vehicle developed moisture/condensation in the headlamp, and the affected headlamp subsequently failed. I took the vehicle to RBM of Alpharetta, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. I was advised that corrosion was found in the affected headlamp and that the headlamp assembly requires replacement. On September 8, 2026, the dealership provided a repair estimate of $3,387.33. The vehicle had approximately 84,769 miles. Mercedes-Benz previously issued…
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Sep 10, 2026
My vehicle is experiencing moisture intrusion caused by a defective headlight housing seal. The water intrusion has resulted in a short circuit and failure of the turn signal module within the headlamp assembly. I am aware of NHTSA Safety Recall 22V-261, which addresses a substantially similar defect involving inadequate watertight sealing of the headlamp assembly that can allow moisture intrusion and lead to headlamp electrical failure. My vehicle is experiencing the same type of moisture…
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Filed Sep 4, 2026
My 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is not currently included in NHTSA Recall 22V-261 / Mercedes-Benz Campaign 2022050005, but my vehicle is experiencing substantially the same defect described in that recall. Moisture/water entered the left headlamp assembly/electrical connection, resulting in condensation/water accumulation and damage/corrosion around the headlamp electrical module/connector. The headlamp system subsequently malfunctioned. Recall 22V-261 describes a condition where the headlamp…
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
Filed Sep 3, 2026
The liftgate on this car is faulty. There are hundreds of reports online that I found when it happened to me, which has been several times now. The liftgate has a sensor that is activated by your foot, but when you are inside the hatch it will trigger and close on you. There is no sensor to stop it from falling and it traps you inside and has hit me on the head, bruised my shoulders and back and I have fallen from being hit by it. I have reported it to Mercedes several times and asked them to…