Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 24V-070 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 24V-070 covers 15,502 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.