2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

7Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 recalls

Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard

Recall 21V197Mar 19, 202115,096 vehicles affected

The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Starter Cable May Short Circuit, Risking Stall or Fire

Recall 20V776Dec 11, 20202,563 vehicles affected

A power supply cable on the starter may not have been installed correctly.

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Late in a Crash

Recall 18V905Dec 19, 2018809 vehicles affected

In certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG models, the front passenger air bag may deploy later than it should in a crash for some unbelted front seat passengers.

Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status

Recall 18V838Nov 27, 2018104,663 vehicles affected

The infotainment (audio) head unit in these vehicles may incorrectly display the front passenger airbag as "ON" when it is actually off, or the status may not display correctly at all.

Rear seat belt latch may retract, blocking buckling

Recall 18V683Oct 1, 20184,702 vehicles affected

Certain Mercedes-Benz GLC vehicles from 2016 to 2018 may have a problem with the rear outboard seat belts.

Rear Seat Belts May Not Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 18V177Mar 15, 2018121,858 vehicles affected

Certain rear outboard seat belt latch plates can retract into the interior paneling, so rear passengers may be unable to fasten their seat belts.

Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1

What owners report

2020-06-23, Engine
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 08/2018 WITH 900MILES CERTIFIED PRE OWN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ENGINE LIGHT. EACH TIME THEY HAVE KEPT IT FOR OVER 2 WKS. THIS LAST TIME THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON IN MAY 2020. WE WERE ON FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 70MPH WHEN THE ENGINE WENT ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND CAME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP IN MIDDLE OF FREEWAY. I HIT MY HEAD ON FRONT WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE DEALER STATES IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BUT SAME PROBLEMS OCCUR ALMOST MONTHLY. *TR

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63: Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Starter Cable May Short Circuit, Risking Stall or Fire; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Late in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Status Light May Show Wrong Status. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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