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2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Amg Glc43 years?

Amg Glc43 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted12 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Amg Glc43 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System133%
Other133%
Transmission133%

Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V070000LightingFebruary 2, 2024 · 15,502 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

23V445000Fuel SystemJune 26, 2023 · 143,551 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 15, 2023

“The transmission intermittently shifts hard. When accelerating the car hesitates badly then lurches forward. The Dealer verified the concern, the transmission as a hard shift from 1-2nd. They performed various procedures to the hardware, but ultimately determined the problem is the software and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2025

“There is a constant acceleration failure where the car does not respond. Again today I was almost in a bad crash due to this. It is a known issue to many owners in Mercedes forums. It happens in any drive mode. Eco comfort sport. Extremely dangerous and the car should be recalled. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 24, 2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 — common questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Amg Glc43 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2016. The cleanest record among Amg Glc43 years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.