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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, filed between August 20, 2025 and May 2, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | May 2, 2026 | Crash risk |
| Seat belts: rear/other | March 20, 2026 | Crash risk |
| Steering: critical fasteners | August 20, 2025 | Crash risk |
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 Coupe, AMG GLC63 S E Performance, AMG GLC63 S E Performance Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 Coupe, GLC350e
What is wrong. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
What could happen. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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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.
Seat belts: rear/otherCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: AMG GLC43, GLC300, GLC300 Coupe
What is wrong. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly.
What could happen. In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. 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 March 27, 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Steering: critical fastenersCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: GLC300, GLC300 Coupe
What is wrong. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
What could happen. A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mercedes-Benz may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mercedes-Benz customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.