2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 recalls

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V854000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.Body & latchesFree replacement2,976unitsDec 202321V197000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallThe front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle…Body & latchesFree repair15KunitsMar 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202119V787000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Communication recallFor a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.ElectricalOver-the-air update24KunitsNov 201918V683000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallThe seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior…Seats & beltsFree repair4,702unitsOct 201818V177000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallThe seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior…Seats & beltsFree repair122KunitsMar 201817V819000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Exterior Lighting recallThese vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair8,134unitsDec 201717V627000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic…Air bagsFree repair495KunitsOct 201717V177000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallVarious control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct…Air bagsFree software update51unitsMar 201717V114000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallIn the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated…ElectricalFree repair308KunitsFeb 201716V603000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement62unitsAug 201616V146000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed.ElectricalFree replacement888unitsMar 2016