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Mercedes-Benz GLC300

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

686

Active records

Recalls

53

Active records

TSBs

469

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

31

Crashes

38

Fires

12

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLC300

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Operating state

220

Reporting mechanism

202

Condition issue

134

Performance issue

92

Noise

71

Driver assistance issue

65

Engine behavior

65

Safety restraint issue

62

Braking behavior

46

Vibration/harshness

45

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

40

Access/entry issue

38

Smell

33

Lighting behavior

28

Fluid issue

27

Safety restraint behavior

27

Infotainment behavior

23

Thermal issue

22

Electrical issue

21

Powering on/off behavior

18

Starting behavior

15

Steering behavior

12

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Electrified system issue

8

Recent change

7

Ride/handling behavior

3

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jul 8, 2026


The rear lift gate closes unexpectedly when standing behind the vehicle and loading or unloading the cargo area. The keyless soft close activates even though there is no foot movement, or when there is minimal movement. This happens without warning. On several occasions this has happened to me, and also to my wife. It has caused minor bruises, but more importantly we are both older and it has been difficult extricating ourselves and reaching the control to raise the gate again. While there have…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

Filed Jul 3, 2026


While driving down a busy neighborhood street 2 lanes with cars on both sides making it a 1 lane road pulled over to the side a little to let cars pass. All of a sudden ALL electrical and engine stopped and turned off. Only thing that was powered was instrument cluster with multiple warnings like SRS Malfunction, Steering Malfunction, SOS Inoperative, Parking Brake and more. We believe the car had also shifted to park on its own. No power to anything not even hazard lights. Nothing electrical…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jul 1, 2026


My 2023 GLC300 suffered a severe, unprovoked emergency brake deployment in traffic, nearly causing a pileup. on [XXX]. The car has only 14,500 miles and has a chronic history of dangerous, unprovoked Active Brake Assist deployments. It broke down twice in its first month of ownership for other reasons, slammed on the brakes during a left-hand turn last year, nearly causing an accident and on [XXX] executed a violent, full-lock emergency stop from 25mph in light traffic with no obstacles in…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300

Filed Jun 30, 2026


Was driving down the highway a the panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof detached a flew off. Other models are included in this same recall but my make and model are not

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

Filed Jun 25, 2026


My 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 triggered check engine light with code P06DA (engine oil pressure control) at 40,000 miles. The failed component is an oil pressure control sensor/solenoid worth approximately $200. However, due to Mercedes-Benz's engine design (M264 engine), the entire engine must be removed from the vehicle to access and replace this part. Repair estimate from authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership (Mercedes-Benz of Stevens Creek): $8,391. SAFETY CONCERN: Loss of oil pressure can…

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that her instrumental panel was not working, which caused her to be unable to see the gas level, oil, thermostat, and any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice. The first occasion the vehicle's instrumental panel was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle went back a second time, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,769.

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 11, 2026


Fire

I was parked for a few minutes and I suddenly noticed a strong oder coming into my vehicle. I could not pinpoint what the smell was, but I knew that whatever was coming into the SUV was not safe. My screen started flashing warnings Service Required: Do Not Drive “Do Not Shift Gears”. After the warning, white smoke started to roll out from under the hood and into the vehicle. I immediately ran back to get my baby out of her car seat and to safety. I was at my local YMCA and staff ran out to I…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 4, 2026


Check engine light (MIL) came on while driving and vehicle lost power. Would not accelerate. Had it towed to Mercedes Benz of Mrytle Beach. $8000 repair. Mercedes Corp would not help. This is a copy of a TSB (LI05.20-P-080257) for this issue: Complaint engine vibrations perceived at low rpm. Fault codes for the camshaft position of the intake camshaft (p001100, p001104, p001200) or exhaust camshaft (p001400, p001404, p001500) may be stored. Cause continuously fluctuating oil pressure in…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

Filed Jun 4, 2026


My vehicle got stuck on a EPB(electronic parking brake) and I was unable to disengage it. I tried a few things and none worked. I contacted Mercedes to tow it to the dealer and the tow truck came and driver had to “drag” my vehicle on to the flatbed. My car has been at Mercedes for 5 days now and they gave me a response saying that they are having a hard time trying to disengage the EPB. I’m aware of a EPB recall but my model is specified as being a part of it, however the issue is closely…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

Filed Jun 4, 2026


Crash

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. A police report was filed. The gas company was on the scene due to a gas leak. Additionally the vehilce was serviced for electrical issues. While reversing in the snow the vehilce lunged 20 feet…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.