2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-197 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 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.

55%repaired · 2023 Q3

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 21V-197 · Mar 19, 2021 · 15,096 vehicles · 8,323 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 20V-776 · Dec 11, 2020 · 2,563 vehicles · 2,387 repaired

Risk. If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2020 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 18V-905 · Dec 19, 2018 · 809 vehicles · 771 repaired

Risk. A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

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93%repaired · 2020 Q2

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 18V-838 · Nov 27, 2018 · 104,663 vehicles · 97,317 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2020 Q1

Rear/other: buckle assembly

Recall 18V-683 · Oct 1, 2018 · 4,702 vehicles · 3,894 repaired

Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2019 Q3

Rear/other: buckle assembly

Recall 18V-177 · Mar 15, 2018 · 121,858 vehicles · 105,019 repaired

Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 GLC63 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 GLC63 median. How we score

'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. Front Roof Panel DetachmentPE21001 · closed Oct 14, 2021
    Led to recall 21V-197
In owners' words

What AMG GLC63 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 08/2018 WITH 900MILES CERTIFIED PRE OWN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ENGINE LIGHT. EACH TIME THEY HAVE KEPT IT FOR OVER 2 WKS. THIS LAST TIME THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON IN MAY 2020. WE WERE ON FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 70MPH WHEN THE ENGINE WENT ON AND THE CAR…
Complaint 11330356 · Jun 23, 2020 · 12,000 miles

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