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SevereNHTSA·25V533000·Announced 2026-08-08

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC and EQE Vehicles for Loose Steering Coupling Bolts

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2023-2026 GLC and EQE vehicles for potentially loose steering coupling bolts. The defect may cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk; dealers will tighten the bolts for free.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety system (steering). Although no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source, a confirmed defect in steering coupling bolts that could cause loss of control meets the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect,' warranting a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE and GLC vehicles, including multiple variants and model years. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing, which could allow the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 3,749 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2025. Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary at no charge to vehicle owners.

Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule an appointment or for additional information about this recall.

The recalled product

Product
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
  • steering-control-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
3,749

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 (12)

  • GLC 300 4MATIC
  • GLC 300
  • GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE
  • AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE
  • EQE 350
  • EQE 350 4MATIC
  • AMG EQE 53 4MATIC
  • GLC 350E 4MATIC
  • AMG GLC 63 S E
  • AMG GLC 63 S E COUPE
  • EQE 500 4MATIC
  • AMG GLC43 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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