2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-533 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC has problems

10 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
Forward collision avoidance51
Structure42
Service brakes20
Back over prevention20
Visibility10
Electrical system11
Engine10
Lane departure10

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

3 recalls

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-533 · Aug 20, 2025 · 3,749 vehicles · 3,399 repaired

Risk. A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 25V-379 · Jun 6, 2025 · 92,851 vehicles · 86,852 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.

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

2024 vs. every other GLC 300 4MATIC 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 GLC 300 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GLC 300 4MATIC owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I have now had 2 incidents where making a left hand turn my car slammed on it's brakes mid turn for NO reason. I am lucky I did not have anyone behind me on either event because if so they would have slammed into me mid turn. I am assuming it would be my fault if the vehicle was at fault. This…
Complaint 11777232 · Nov 11, 2026
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 involving the emergency brake system. Despite having provided a full description of the issue at the…
Complaint 11759873 · Aug 26, 2026
My 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has experienced multiple serious safety-related malfunctions involving several vehicle systems. In August, after picking up the vehicle from service, I placed my [XXX] grandson in his car seat, set my purse with the key inside the vehicle, and closed the rear door. The…
Complaint 11736573 · May 8, 2026

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