repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. 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 September 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.
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
2025 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
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLC 300 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The instrument cluster display went dark and has not been able to display any information such as speed in miles per hour, fuel gauge, and other important information needed to maintain safe driving.
All of the screens in the car failed to start. They remained black while the car was running. Turning the car off did nothing. Drove to a parking lot, turned the car off, got out, locked the car, waited 5 minutes and it still didn't come back. Had to do a reboot by holding the system power button…
The component that repeatedly fails is the vehicle’s electronic display/infotainment system (dual digital screens/MBUX system) and potentially related electrical components in my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. The system has malfunctioned six (6) separate times since I purchased the vehicle new…
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