repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
NewRisk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
15Engine
10Exterior lighting
7Forward collision avoidance
6Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes
4Structure
3Power train
54 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 2 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, 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.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An incorrectly attached seat may not properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Interior panels: dashboard
Risk. An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Risk. An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Trailer hitches
Risk. A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of 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
2023 vs. every other GLC 300 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, and the recalls they led to.
- Malfunction Indicator Light / No-StartNo recall
In owners' words
What GLC 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speed limit warning system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the Heads-up Display (HUD) illuminated a red light and an unknown message about…
There are two issues 1) Unsure of the exact date, but about a year or two ago we were driving our car and the car's automatic break system went into effect on a typically busy, 3 lane road despite there not being any cars in front of our vehicle. We took it into the dealership, who confirmed the…
I purchased a brand new GLC 300 on May 25, 2023. By June 2, 2023 I was already stranded due to a 12V battery electrical system failure. Since then I have been stranded 8 total times and the vehicle has been in the service department 14+ times for repeated electrical issues (8 of those visits were…
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