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2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 electrical system problems

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 has 30 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

30

Electrical System complaints

30%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Glc 300 electrical system complaints by model year30 complaints2018: 14 complaints2019: 14 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 30 complaints2024: 6 complaints2025: 11 complaints
Glc 300 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V255000Electrical SystemMay 12, 2025 · 443 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Consequence

An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

24V115000Electrical SystemFebruary 16, 2024 · 31,848 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Consequence

An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 W4. The contact stated that when his wife was parking the vehicle at approximately 5 MPH and when she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that his wife said that the brake pedal failed, and the instrument cluster was…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 11, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 electrical system — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 24V115000, 25V255000.

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.