CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC recalls
Instrument Panel May Go Blank While Driving
The infotainment control unit can reset while the vehicle is moving, causing the instrument panel display to go blank.
Loose steering coupling bolt can cause loss of steering
A steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened at the factory, which could allow the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Rear Head Impact Protection May Fall Short in a Crash
Certain 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC and AMG GLC vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof may not meet a federal occupant protection standard.
Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
On four separate occasions between April 2026 and today the Active Brake Assist systems has engaged for no reason. This has occurred in daylight as well as at night. It has occurred at low speeds (15 mph) and at highway speeds. On two occasions there was a near collision from the car behind me due to the rapid engagement of the brakes. On one occasion I suffered bruises to my arm due to the force of braking. Multiple trips to dealer (EuroMotor Cars Bethesda) found no error codes and they were unable to replicate the issue in test drives. The dealer simply reset the software and claimed all sensors, cameras and radar were functionally normally. There are no warning lights or other error m
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
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 softwa
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.
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 loca
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC questions
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC: Instrument Panel May Go Blank While Driving; Loose steering coupling bolt can cause loss of steering; Rear Head Impact Protection May Fall Short in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Engine (3), Visibility (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC has been fixed?
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