2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#4 most-complained of 10 Glc300 years
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 4th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 81% of complaints, with 3 recalls filed so far.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
Top 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (81%)
- Engine4 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (19%)
- Other3 (19%)
- Structure & Body3 (19%)
- Brakes2 (13%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
What owners report
- Instrument cluster and infotainment screens go black while driving, sometimes with the speedometer disappearing.
- Electrical failures are accompanied by abnormal snapping sounds from behind the dashboard.
- Dealers have performed multiple software resets on affected units without resolving the blackout issue.
- The power tailgate has closed unexpectedly on owners while they were loading or unloading the trunk, causing head or neck injury.
- The driver's seat has moved backward on its own after a memory-position button was pressed, without further driver input.
- One owner reported the vehicle lunging forward unexpectedly at low speed while attempting to park, resulting in a crash and airbag deployment.
2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V281000May 1, 2026Electrical System144,049 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V533000Aug 20, 2025Steering3,749 vehicles
Steering:critical fasteners
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V379000Jun 6, 2025Structure & Body92,851 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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.
Remedy: 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.
2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Glc300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2025 Glc300 a Complaint Index of 67, ranking it 4th worst among 10 model years with a Caution verdict. Electrical System complaints account for 81% of reports, most involving screen blackouts at a median mileage of 4,700.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300?
- Electrical System issues lead with 13 complaints (81% share), mostly instrument cluster and infotainment screens going black. Engine complaints follow at 25% share, with a median failure mileage of 17,107.
- Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc300 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: one for an infotainment control unit that may reset while driving, one for an improperly tightened steering coupling bolt, and one for panoramic sunroof-related structure issues in a crash. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2025 Glc300 compare to other model years?
- The 2025 model's Complaint Index of 67 is worse than the 2024 (11), 2021 (44), and 2019 (0) model years, but better than 2016 (89), 2022 (78), and 2023 (100), which carry Avoid verdicts.