01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 4MATIC recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V281000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 1, 2026
- Potential units
- 144,049campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 29, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 26V172000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- March 20, 2026
- Potential units
- 20campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.".
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. 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 March 27, 2026.
Owner notification: May 15, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 25V533000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- August 20, 2025
- Potential units
- 3,749campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: October 6, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH