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2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E 4MATIC recalls & problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E 4MATIC has 3 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints18filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths8 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemMay 1, 2026

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 26V281000144,049 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

SteeringAug 20, 2025

Critical fasteners

Recall 25V5330003,749 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Risk: A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

StructureJun 6, 2025

Body › Roof and pillars

Recall 25V37900092,851 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

GLC350e 4matic with EQ Hybrid Tech Plug-in Hybrid

25mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 28 mpg
Electric range	54 mi
On electricity	64 MPGe · 52 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	8	0	7	10,000 mi
Engine	3	0	0	—
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly	3	0	0	6,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	1	0	—
Unknown or other	2	0	0	—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings	2	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkagesHatchback/liftgate › Lock	1	0	1	—
Lane departureBlind spot detection	1	0	0	—
Steering	1	0	0	—
Suspension	1	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
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 mode. The vehicle was still capable of being driven, but the driver instrument display was completely unavailable. As a result, I could not see critical information normally provided through the instrument cluster, including vehicle speed, warning messages, system status, and other important vehicle information. At the same time, there was recurring static/electrical-type noise coming through the…
Sep 18, 2026
Service brakes
My 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e displayed a â48V battery malfunctionâ 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 dealership ultimately stated that the malfunction had been corrected through a software update. The 48V battery was not replaced. I have not received documentation clearly identifying the specific software update, campaign, operation number, underlying failure mechanism, or pre- and post-repair diagnostic results establishing that the reported malfunction was caused and resolved by…
Jul 1, 2026
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
The car went from 20 miles an hour and 35 miles an hour (happened 2 times) to a sudden hault like hitting a wall. The first time I had to restart the car. The second car, I had to return it to drive. A big X came up on the dashboard. I have owned the car 17 months. Both issues happened in the last 30 days. Nothing beefore. The car has 4415 miles on it. The dealer (Fletcher Jones) was unable to replicate). There was no warning. They told us it was our problem and we could report it to Mercedes Benz which we will do today.
Aug 21, 2026
Vehicle speed controlCrash
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was uncontrollable and crashed into a fence. The driverâs side mirror, bumper, and door were damaged. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The instrument panel had previously gone black before the crash and the vehicle previously failed to accelerate as needed. There were no injuries sustained. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for two prior software updates. The vehicle was towed to the…
Aug 9, 2026 · 9,000 miles
Visibility
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving at 68 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered unexpectedly. The contact was able to pull over, and the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer. The dealer had not yet diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500.
Jul 13, 2026 · 17,500 miles
Electrical system
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 inoperable. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,540.
Apr 30, 2026 · 12,540 miles
Steering
Suspension exhibits excessive bounce/instability over road irregularities, unsafe on uneven pavement, affects steering control. Car available for inspection. Checked by two authorized dealerships, both closed as "operating as designed" without resolving it. Also inspected by manufacturer's Field Service Engineer, same result. Issue began after a phantom braking event â vehicle braked suddenly and unexpectedly on its own while changing lanes at highway speed, no obstruction present, no driver error â also damaged the steering column, since replaced.
Jan 14, 2026
Unknown or other
All screens on dash were black and a clicking sound could be heard I side the vehicle. This has happened four times. Towed vehicle to MB dealer and they did a software update but it keeps happening anyway.
May 4, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.