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The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2026050004","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V533000","component":"STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-08-20","owner_notified":"2025-10-06","units":3749,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V379000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-06-06","owner_notified":"2025-07-09","units":92851,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V129000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-02-28","owner_notified":"2025-04-11","units":2943,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain.  A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025030012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":68,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":46,"crash":5,"fire":0,"injured":11,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",28],["Forward Collision Avoidance",11],["Engine",8],["Unspecified",5],["Visibility",3],["Service Brakes",3]],"by_year":{"2024":2,"2025":21,"2026":23},"excerpts":[["2026-09-03","Structure","The liftgate on this car is faulty. There are hundreds of reports online that I found when it happened to me, which has been several times now. The liftgate has a sensor that is activated by your foot, but when you are inside the hatch it will trigger and close on you. There is no sensor to stop it from falling and it \u2026"],["2026-09-02","Service Brakes","My 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e displayed a \u00e2\u20ac\u015348V battery malfunction\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd 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 u\u2026"],["2026-08-26","Forward Collision Avoidance","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 beef\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":94,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":null,"complaints":46},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}