repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, most often about the power train. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Structure
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event…
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other AMG GLC43 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG GLC43 median. How we score
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- Caution
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2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What AMG GLC43 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On May 14, 2023, with a little over 44,000 well-kept miles and under normal driving conditions, my 2018 GLC43 AMG blew smoke out the rear and soon after presented pooling oil under the transmission/engine area. Upon inspection by a reputable transmission repair specialist, AAMCO in Los Angeles, it…
Hi, Improper gear shifting. Vehicle engine light comes on with Error Code P073E, "reverse gear cannot be engaged" Vehicle would shift gear back into neutral position when put to Drive. When vehicle is able to be put in gear Reverse or Drive, a loud noise and shaking would occur. When driven,…
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