2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recalls and problems

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has 2 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2022 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2022 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 11 GLC 300 model years — 6th most.

2recalls

63complaints

6crashes

2fires

7injuries

10,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Exterior Lighting

Feb 2, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V070000 · 15,502 vehicles

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."

Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System

Jun 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V445000 · 143,551 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System21

Steering14

Electrical System12

Engine12

Unknown or other7

Power Train5

Service Brakes4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Visibility3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, the latest from Feb 2, 2024 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (21), steering (14), electrical system (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.