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SevereNHTSA·25V533000·Announced 2025-08-20

Mercedes steering coupling bolt may loosen from the steering rack

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles because the steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the coupling is the mechanical link between the steering wheel and the rack, and the source states loosening causes a loss of steering control.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. About 3,749 units are potentially affected. The full list of models appears in the manufacturer's recall report.

The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

NHTSA states that a loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 500 4MATIC, EQE 350 4MATIC, REDUNDANT AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 350 E 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
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 (14)

  • EQE 500 4MATIC
  • EQE 350 4MATIC
  • REDUNDANT AMG GLC43 4MATIC
  • GLC 350 E 4MATIC
  • GLC 300 4MATIC
  • GLC 300
  • AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE
  • redundant EQE 350 4MATIC
  • redundant EQE 350
  • GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE
  • EQE 350+
  • AMG GLC63 S E
  • AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE
  • AMG EQE 53 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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