2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63. The newest campaign is 21V197000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Mar 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars. NHTSA has 1 complaint 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, 21V197000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 1,541,949 units in total.

21V19700019 Mar 2021Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
21V0580005 Feb 2021Communication / Auto Crash Notification
20V77600011 Dec 2020Electrical System / Starter Assembly
18V90500019 Dec 2018Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
18V83800027 Nov 2018Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
18V6830001 Oct 2018Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
18V17700015 Mar 2018Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly

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.
20V776000Received 11 Dec 2020. 2,563 units.
Electrical System / Starter Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AMG GLC 63 4MATIC vehicles. The power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021010006.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021010006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2021.
18V905000Received 19 Dec 2018. 809 units.
Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC63S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software parameters, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020004.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2019020004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Mar 2019.
18V838000Received 27 Nov 2018. 104,663 units.
Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018120009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2019.
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.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 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.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Engine		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 1
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 23 Jun 2020

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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2020, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63
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.

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

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mercedes-benz/amg-glc63/2018/. 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63?: 1,541,949 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, model years 2018 to 2021. 7 of them name the 2018 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 name most often?: Engine: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.