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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 has 16 recalls covering 2.30 million vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (14). Owners filed 9 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 2017: 14
Units affected
2.30M
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
9
-50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
9 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine75
- Unknown or other33
- Fuel/propulsion system31
- Service brakes31
- Electrical system26
- Air bags23
- Power train13
- Complaints
- 232
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 7
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 by component
- Electrical system4 · 1.60M units
- Seat belts3 · 139K units
- Communication2 · 24K units
- Structure2 · 18K units
- Air bags1 · 495K units
- Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 62 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 8,134 units
- Steering1 · 4 units
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Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 have?
16 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, for 2.30 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz GLC300?
Engine: named in 75 of the 232 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, then unknown or other (33). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.