Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Name: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

EPA MPG: 26 mpg

RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

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SEAT BELTS

Mar 20, 2026

In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.

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Summary:

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."

What should you do:

Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 26V172000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 20

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STEERING

Aug 20, 2025

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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.

What should you do:

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.

For more information:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V533000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3749

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