2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).

0Recalls
13Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags3
Engine3
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2025-11-06, Air Bags
Airbag front message
2021-05-20, Visibility
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that sections of the panoramic roof had separated and dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 21V197000 (Structure) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
2020-12-01, Fuel/Propulsion System
FUEL LINE LEAK: THE TEMPERATURE IN S. FLORIDA HIT A LOW OF 45 DEGREES TONIGHT ON 1 DEC 2020, FIRST NOTING THE ISSUE DESCRIBED. UPON RETURN HOME FROM AN 8 MILE TOTAL TRIP TO THE STORE, MY DAUGHTERS EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. UPON INVESTIGATION MYSELF, I FOUND GASOLINE POOLING BEHIND THE ENGINE WHERE THE MAIN FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO A RUBBER HOSE. THE POOLING WAS ON THE REAR OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE COVER AS ALSO DESCRIBED BELOW. SIMILAR CASE FOUND ONLINE: HTTPS://WWW.BENZWORLD.ORG/THREADS/GASOLINE-LEAK.2936569/ "THERE IS A FUEL LEAK WHERE THE STEEL LINE FROM THE TANK CONNECTS TO A RUBBER HOSE NEAR THE FIREWALL. THERE IS APPARENTLY A REVISED FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AVAIL
2020-09-21, Air Bags
I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND REARENDEAD ANOTHER CA. HOWEVER MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOYED.
2020-06-14, Structure
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THIS VEHICLE

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC questions

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Engine (3), Service Brakes (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 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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