2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The newest campaign is 23V854000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Dec 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars. NHTSA has 4 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V854000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 1,962,436 units in total.

23V85400015 Dec 2023Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
21V19700019 Mar 2021Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
18V6830001 Oct 2018Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
18V17700015 Mar 2018Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
17V81900018 Dec 2017Exterior Lighting / Headlights
17V71500014 Nov 2017Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
17V6270006 Oct 2017Air Bags / Frontal
17V25100011 Apr 2017Seat Belts / Pretensioner

23V854000Received 15 Dec 2023. 2,976 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 2024.
21V197000Received 19 Mar 2021. 15,096 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021070010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2021.
21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.
Communication / Auto Crash Notification
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.
18V683000Received 1 Oct 2018. 4,702 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018100002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2018.
18V177000Received 15 Mar 2018. 121,858 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030012.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018030012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2018.
17V819000Received 18 Dec 2017. 8,134 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jan 2018.
17V715000Received 14 Nov 2017. 9,379 units.
Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, and GLC43 AMG vehicles. The fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding, allowing the panels to separate during vehicle operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110009.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2017110009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2017.
17V627000Received 6 Oct 2017. 495,290 units.
Air Bags / Frontal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2017110011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2017.
17V251000Received 11 Apr 2017. 12,743 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2017.

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Complaints by component

4 complaints, 6 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Unknown or Other		2
Structure		1
Steering		1
Lane Departure		1
Electrical System		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 13 May 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2017, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA21002	Engineering analysis	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture	Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module	17 Sep 2021	Open
PE21001	Preliminary evaluation	Front Roof Panel Detachment	Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars	8 Jan 2021	14 Oct 2021	21V197000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

20161
20179
201810
20198
20207
20217
20222
20232
20241
20251
20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mercedes-benz/amg-glc43/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43?: 1,962,436 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, model years 2016 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2017 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 name most often?: Unknown or Other: 2 of 6 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.