2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLC 300 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. That ranks 10th out of 11 GLC 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 75%), typically at around 4,700 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 75% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 17,107 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 19% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 17,107 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Steering:critical fasteners
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.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 years
← 2024 GLC 300 · 2026 GLC 300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLC 300 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| 2024 GLC 300 | 21 | 8 |
| 2023 GLC 300 | 55 | 12 |
| 2022 GLC 300 | 61 | 2 |
| 2021 GLC 300 | 67 | 9 |
| 2020 GLC 300 | 69 | 16 |
| 2019 GLC 300 | 47 | 12 |
| 2018 GLC 300 | 87 | 12 |
| 2017 GLC 300 | 99 | 12 |
| 2016 GLC 300 | 133 | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLC 300 model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.