https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc43. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:33:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2150898 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has an ongoing transmission downshifting malfunction. The powertrain unexpectedly downshifts while driving, causing sudden changes in speed and unstable vehicle behavior. The issue can be inspected at any time, as the defect occurs intermittently and has not been repaired. This malfunction puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle can slow down abruptly or sh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2142808 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The transmission intermittently shifts hard. When accelerating the car hesitates badly then lurches forward. The Dealer verified the concern, the transmission as a hard shift from 1-2nd. They performed various procedures to the hardware, but ultimately determined the problem is the software and that this is a known issue to Mercedes since early in the year. They have not been able to resolve t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2134328 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2021 Mercedes GLC 43 headlight is inoperable. Same as reported in campaign 22V261000: "Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash." Although our car was produced before the dates reported in campaign 22V261000, I believe this is the same defect and the recall should apply to all MY 2021 cars as this is a serious safety is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2091665 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG. The contact stated that while reviewing a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 140,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2040754 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I regret buying the car. It has a fatal flaw with a steering defect that makes the front wheels easily skip (crabbing suspension) when turning. These should be recalled. Examples 1. [XXX] 2. [XXX] 3. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2040755 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I regret buying the car. It has a fatal flaw with a steering defect that makes the front wheels easily skip (crabbing suspension) when turning. These should be recalled. Examples 1. [XXX] 2. [XXX] 3. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2040756 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I regret buying the car. It has a fatal flaw with a steering defect that makes the front wheels easily skip (crabbing suspension) when turning. These should be recalled. Examples 1. [XXX] 2. [XXX] 3. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-2028575 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT There wasn't a field for my exact issue but my exact issue along with many others is the lack of power when accelerating in first gear. The car has an extremely numb feeling when starting out in first gear and does not takeoff like it should. There have been many Times where I accelerate and the car hesitates then I get a transmission jolt Or the car just does not accelerate immediately when I pu https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-24V658000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2024 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1987009 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof just exploded https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-23V854000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2019 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-23V854000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2018 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-23V854000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2017 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1950175 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2020 AMG GLC 43 coupe here in Harrison, NJ. My driving style with this vehicle isn't different in any relevant way versus with past vehicles. There is an acceleration dead spot which is the default occurrence when I am coasting at a low speed and then go to accelerate. Common scenarios are driving toward an intersection and rolling forward as you determine if you are clear to go and then accelerat https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1950176 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2020 AMG GLC 43 coupe here in Harrison, NJ. My driving style with this vehicle isn't different in any relevant way versus with past vehicles. There is an acceleration dead spot which is the default occurrence when I am coasting at a low speed and then go to accelerate. Common scenarios are driving toward an intersection and rolling forward as you determine if you are clear to go and then accelerat https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1950177 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2020 AMG GLC 43 coupe here in Harrison, NJ. My driving style with this vehicle isn't different in any relevant way versus with past vehicles. There is an acceleration dead spot which is the default occurrence when I am coasting at a low speed and then go to accelerate. Common scenarios are driving toward an intersection and rolling forward as you determine if you are clear to go and then accelerat https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1945338 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT There is a constant acceleration failure where the car does not respond. Again today I was almost in a bad crash due to this. It is a known issue to many owners in Mercedes forums. It happens in any drive mode. Eco comfort sport. Extremely dangerous and the car should be recalled. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1944384 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1919258 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT In May 2023 a black plastic portion of the roof blew off the car. The plastic part that blew off was around the sunroof. There was no wind or blow to the car or anything like that; there was no prior warning or error message; there were no symptoms in advance. The part simply blew off the vehicle. The part is not available for inspection. Others were put at risk because the portion that blew off https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-23V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2022 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#recall-23V445000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-glc43-2021 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1902713 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT On May 14, 2023, with a little over 44,000 well-kept miles and under normal driving conditions, my 2018 GLC43 AMG blew smoke out the rear and soon after presented pooling oil under the transmission/engine area. Upon inspection by a reputable transmission repair specialist, AAMCO in Los Angeles, it was determined that the cause of the issue was a broken bolt head in the torque converter, resulting https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1893453 Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1892342 Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Hi, Improper gear shifting. Vehicle engine light comes on with Error Code P073E, "reverse gear cannot be engaged" Vehicle would shift gear back into neutral position when put to Drive. When vehicle is able to be put in gear Reverse or Drive, a loud noise and shaking would occur. When driven, vehicle is in Limp Mode and can only go up of Gear 5. (this is a 9G Tronic, 9 gears in total) As I was back https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1869883 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Whenever I turn my wheels at an angle, there’s a juddering and knocking sound. It feels as if the axle will eventually break. This can pose a safety concern. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1869884 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Whenever I turn my wheels at an angle, there’s a juddering and knocking sound. It feels as if the axle will eventually break. This can pose a safety concern. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1869722 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Sport Contact, Tire Size: 255/40/ZR21, DOT Number: AFHDD76M. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at approximately 30 MPH and at low speeds on wet pavement, the vehicle started to shake, and a loud abnormal noise was heard in all four tires. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle wa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1832759 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate after coming to a complete stop while the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control (ETC) software needed to be replaced; however, the dealer was unable to replace the ETC sof https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1822815 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while reversing, t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-glc43#complaint-1822816 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while reversing, t