The Lemon IndexMercedes-Benz GLK/GLC recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 46
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jul 2026 · model year 2023 New: most likely still open
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
310,667 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V481000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2023
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
3,749 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V533000
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2023
The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted.
127 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V365000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2023
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.
92,851 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V379000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2023
An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
443 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V255000
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2024 · model year 2023
The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.
7 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V808000
- Body structure · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2023
Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash.
7 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V520000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2024 · model year 2023
The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
31,848 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V115000
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- Lights · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2019–2022
The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic.
15,502 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V070000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
79,676 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V880000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2016–2020
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
2,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V854000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2021–2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
143,551 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V445000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2018–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
242,722 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V365000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2020
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
126,443 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V232000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2019–2020
During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V961000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of air bags and seatbelts during a side impact crash.
542 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V527000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2020–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
343,191 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V354000
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2016–2020
The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunro.
15,096 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V197000
- Communication · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2017–2021
On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.
67 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V072000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2016–2021
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V058000
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2020 · model year 2020
The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical short-circuit.
2,533 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V651000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2020
The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
90 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V364000
- Seats · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2020
The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads.
1,352 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V328000
- Communication · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2020
An electrical circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.
239 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V068000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019
The passenger side sun visor may have incorrect air bag warning labels, written in a foreign language.
10,041 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V914000
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2019 · model year 2019
The electrical connection between the power steering electric motor and the control unit may fail, resulting in the loss of electric power steering assist.
3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V822000
- Communication · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2014, 2016
For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.
24,226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V787000
- Seat belts · recall issued Nov 2019 · model year 2019
Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as bein.
29,720 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V788000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2019 · model year 2020
The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.
2,222 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V685000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2020
An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,957 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V540000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model year 2014
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
288,779 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V010000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.
104,663 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V838000
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2019
An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.
7 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V840000
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2016–2018
The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
4,702 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V683000
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet.
4,702 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V610000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2018 · model year 2018
The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel.
57 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V208000
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2016–2018
The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
121,858 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V177000
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2016–2017
These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway.
8,134 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V819000
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2017 · model years 2017–2018
The fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding, allowing the panels to separate during vehicle operation.
9,379 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V715000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2014, 2016–2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
495,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V627000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2017
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V574000
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2017 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
12,743 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V251000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2016
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
51 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V177000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2017 · model years 2016–2017
In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
307,629 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V114000
- Stability control · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed.
62 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V603000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2016 · model year 2016
The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed.
888 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V146000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your GLK/GLC?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have?
46 recall campaigns across model years 2010–2023, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 86.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year has the most recalls?
The 2020, with 16 campaigns. 2019: 12, 2018: 12, 2017: 12.
What are most Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC recalls about?
Electrical: 7 of the 46 campaigns. Then airbags (6) and body structure (6).
What is the newest Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC recall?
Latches/locks/linkages, filed Jul 2026 (NHTSA 26V481000): Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
What is the biggest Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC recall?
NHTSA 21V058000 (electrical, Feb 2021) covers 1,292,258 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC: problems and best years · All Mercedes-Benz recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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