Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 4 | 2.0× | 2 | Electrical | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | typical | 3 | Transmission | Few |
| 2023 | 0 | −50% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2022 | 3 | typical | 2 | Fuel System | Few |
| 2021 | 6 | typical | 7 | Engine | Few |
| 2020 | 5 | typical | 7 | Engine | Average |
| 2019 | 6 | typical | 8 | Steering | Average |
| 2018 | 6 | — | 10 | Body | Few |
| 2017 | 4 | — | 9 | Body | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG GLC43 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004.
Seat belts › Rear/other
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Steering › Critical fasteners
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Structure › Frame and members
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integral carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other AMG GLC43 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (9), engine & cooling (8) and transmission & drivetrain (7). Electrical complaints peak in the 2025 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 had?
30 recalls across 2017–2026. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.