2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E has 2 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine malfunctions accompanied by the check engine light turning on. The diagnostic trouble code P052E was identified in both complaints, which led to recommendations for replacing the crankcase breather assembly.
- Engine malfunction. Complaints describe the engine light activating due to detected fault P052E, prompting replacement of the crankcase breather assembly.
There are 16 recalls for this vehicle affecting various systems including body structure, exterior lighting, seat belts, airbags, and safety components. These recalls address risks such as improperly bonded roof panels, incorrect turn signal color, rear seat belt latch functionality, incorrect air bag status display, and defective frontal air bag inflator modules.
- Roof panel defect. Recall 23V854000 affects 2,976 vehicles where the front roof panel may have been improperly bonded after prior repair, risking detachment and road hazards. Dealers will replace the front panel at no charge.
- Turn signal color. Recall 18V610000 involves 4,702 vehicles with front LED turn signals emitting pink or violet light instead of standard color, failing to meet FMVSS 108. Dealers will inspect and replace LED modules as needed.
- Rear seat belt latch. Multiple recalls including 18V683000 and 18V177000 cover over 120,000 vehicles where rear seat belt latch plates may retract into interior, preventing seat belt use and increasing injury risk. Dealers will install buffer or felt strips to correct this.
- Air bag occupant classification. Recall 18V838000 includes 104,663 vehicles where passenger air bag status may display incorrectly, potentially leaving passengers unaware of deactivated airbags. The fix involves a software update to the audio head unit.
- Driver air bag inflator. Recall 18V208000 impacts 57 vehicles with driver air bag inflators made from defective steel which may rupture upon deployment, posing serious injury or death risks. Dealers will replace the air bag module.
- Driver air bag deployment. Recall 17V627000 applies to 495,290 vehicles including this model where the driver air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to grounding issues in steering components. Dealers will improve grounding free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety defects related to recalls or unresolved issues with this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify potential claims.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E Summary
2018
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
734248
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
2976 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
104663 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.
Risk: If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
4702 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
Risk: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
4702 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
57 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
121858 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
Risk: If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
495290 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Complaints
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
ID: 2103103ENGINE
Malfunction and engine light is on. Found p052e present. Recommended replacement of crankcase breather assembly
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E
ID: 2103102ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunction and engine light is on. Found p052e present. Recommended replacement of crankcase breather assembly