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 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 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 August 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Structure
1Fuel/propulsion system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 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 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 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
In owners' words
What GLC 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Information screens; speed, gear etc. and middle screen, radio, gps, etc, go blank. Screens are black with no information. There’s also a popping sound happening in the background over the speakers. You can start the car and put it in gear and drive - but with no information in either computer…
My vehicle's infotainment system both center console and dashbboard went completely black 2 weeks after I purchased the car in August of 2025. The vehicle was in the shop for a week and a half, and they finally fixed the issue. The vehicle at the time was bought used with about 2,200 miles on it at…
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 to 10 MPH attempting to park the vehilce lunged forward traveling 20 feet and crashed into the house. The air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated, There was no injuries or fire. A…
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