2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class
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Recall & Buyer Checklist
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class · 12 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
| Done | NHTSA Campaign | OEM Recall | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | 17V574000 | Ask dealer | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| ☐ | 17V627000 | Ask dealer | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| ☐ | 17V251000 | Ask dealer | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
| ☐ | 21V058000 | 2021020025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| ☐ | 17V819000 | Ask dealer | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| ☐ | 17V715000 | 2017110009 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| ☐ | 17V114000 | 2017080002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| ☐ | 23V854000 | 21V-197 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| ☐ | 21V197000 | Ask dealer | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| ☐ | 21V072000 | 2021030005 | COMMUNICATION |
| ☐ | 18V683000 | 2018100002 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| ☐ | 18V177000 | 2018030012 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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Known Safety Recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
COMMUNICATION
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall risk grade for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class?
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 12 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class have?
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class has 12 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class?
The most severe recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class safe to drive?
This model year has 12 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class? (Campaign #17V574000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins. The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class? (Campaign #17V627000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
What is the SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class? (Campaign #17V251000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class? (Campaign #21V058000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class? (Campaign #17V819000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC and GLC43 4MATIC vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.