Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2023 GLC 300 Models for Missing Headlight Caps
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles because missing caps allow improper headlight adjustment, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improperly adjusted headlights increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps. This omission allows the headlights to be improperly adjusted, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.
Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install them as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 127
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GLC 300
- GLC 300 4MATIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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