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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 26V481000 Reported 310,667 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…

  2. Critical fasteners (steering)

    NHTSA 25V533000 Reported 3,749 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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.

    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.

  3. Roof and pillars (structure)

    NHTSA 25V379000 Reported 92,851 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,153 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2. Service Department Misconduct —XXX Appointment On XXX, I brought my vehicle to the dealership’s service department for a pre-scheduled and confirmed appointment regarding a safety-related warning i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2026 · Service brakes

“The vehicle presented multiple warnings/errors before shutting down on the street in traffic on June 23, 2026. Warnings such as Collision Detected, Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning Inoperative, PRE-”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2026 · Lane departure

Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC49
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC38
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC310
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC36

Checking a specific 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

How do I know if my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V379000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.