2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 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 August 21, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 has problems

3 complaints 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
Engine10
Steering10

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

8 recalls

2019 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.

41%repaired · 2025 Q4

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 23V-854 · Dec 15, 2023 · 2,976 vehicles · 1,209 repaired

Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q2

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · 219,931 repaired

Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…

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 →

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91%repaired · 2021 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 19V-914 · Dec 20, 2019 · 10,041 vehicles · 9,119 repaired

Risk. If an air bag label is in a foreign language, an occupant may not be aware of the risks to children sitting in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2021 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 19V-788 · Nov 1, 2019 · 29,720 vehicles · 26,970 repaired

Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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

2019 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
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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AMG GLC63 owners report

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

Engine runs rough and activates a flashing engine light. Sounds like the engine is misfiring. On two occasions the engine stalled,(no power steering, brakes...) luckily not in a dangerous situation. No engine codes were visible to a technician when try to diagnose. Car seemed to run fine again…
Complaint 11682158 · Aug 21, 2025

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