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 350 E 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 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 October 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Visibility
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Lane departure
1Suspension
1Steering
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 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 350 E 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 350 E 4MATIC median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLC 350 E 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I own a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. The vehicle experienced a complete loss of both the digital instrument cluster/display in front of the driver and the center MBUX infotainment display. Both screens remained completely black even after the vehicle was started and placed in READY…
My 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e displayed a “48V battery malfunction” warning on or about July 1, 2026, while the vehicle was less than one year old. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and remained there until approximately July 20. Mercedes-Benz USA became involved, and…
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E 4MATIC. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V281000 (Electrical System); but the recall repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel display was…
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