2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 has 0 complaints and 218 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most often report issues related to system software and electronic component functionality in various recalls issued for this model. There are no individual complaints recorded for this vehicle.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including lighting, communication modules, rear visibility, seating, and steering. These recalls address safety and functionality defects across a broad range of components on this vehicle.
Recalls- Headlights. Recall 24V070000 affects 15,502 vehicles. Headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high, causing glare for oncoming traffic and failing FMVSS 108 requirements. Dealers will inspect and adjust the headlight aim at no charge.
- Communication module eCall system. Recall 22V365000 covers 242,722 vehicles, including the AMG GLC43. A SIM card software error may disable the emergency call function, preventing occupants from contacting emergency services, increasing injury risk. Software updates are provided free via OTA or dealer service.
- Rearview camera display. Recall 22V232000 includes 126,443 vehicles with a software error that may prevent rearview images from displaying, violating FMVSS 111. Dealers will update the camera software at no cost.
- Left-rear seatback latch. Recall 20V328000 affects 1,352 vehicles. The latch may fail under certain loads, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the latch free of charge.
- Communication module location reporting. Recall 21V058000 involves 1,292,258 vehicles. The software may fail to send correct vehicle location to emergency responders after a crash, causing delays. Software updates are available free from dealers or OTA.
- MBUX multimedia and rearview camera. Recall 21V354000 covers 343,191 vehicles. Software may cause the display to be black or reboot, preventing proper rearview camera use and failing FMVSS 111. Dealers offer free software updates either OTA or in service.
- Power steering wiring harness. Recall 20V651000 affects 2,533 vehicles. The harness may have production damage causing loss of power steering assist or electrical shorts, raising crash and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues involving this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources on lemon law protections could guide affected consumers in addressing these concerns.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2024001
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
15502 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
126443 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
242722 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
343191 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
2533 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC300, GLC350e, GLC43 AMG, and GLC63 AMG vehicles. The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, If the wiring harness short-circuits, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43
1352 vehicles affected
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the latch may fail.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.