Vehicle recalls are often a routine and regular occurrence, and luxury vehicle brands like Mercedes are no exception to this. When vehicles get recalled, it can be anything from a minor problem that only affects a small number of vehicles to a more major issue that affects a large number of vehicles, which often points towards a production problem. Mercedes has recently announced a large recall for five of their models. Check to see if your model has been affected.
What to do when your vehicle gets recalled
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays an important role in the recall of affected vehicle models and notifying owners of the recall. Generally, a recall will be sent out by the NHTSA in the following manner:
- Compiling complaints from vehicle owners over a common problem
- Launching an investigation into the problem if enough owners report a similar issue
- Initiating a vehicle recall when the vehicle manufacturer itself or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.
If your vehicle is recalled, you will be notified in writing by the NHTSA. Once you receive this notice, the most important thing you must do is bring your vehicle to the closest dealership in order to have the problem addressed and fixed. While vehicle recalls can be an inconvenience, it is critical that you have the issue addressed in order to ensure your safety and that of other road users when driving.
Mercedes issues a recall for these 5 models
Mercedes recently announced a vehicle recall for over 92,000 affected vehicles. The recall is for a structural issue inside the vehicles, which could increase your risk of injury if you are involved in a crash. The structural problem relates to the panoramic sunroofs, where, in the event of a crash, the drivers’ heads risk hitting the C-pillar, or one of the rearmost structures in the car. The problem is that the pillar may not absorb the impact to the extent required according to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The following models are affected in the large-scale recall:
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S E (452 vehicles potentially affected)
- 2024–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC (5,229 vehicles potentially affected)
- 2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and (18,644 vehicles potentially affected)
- 2023–2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC (60,066 vehicles potentially affected)
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC (8,460 vehicles potentially affected)
The German manufactures major recall may take the limelight off of Ford and Tesla, who have been subject to several vehicle recalls recently, with Ford needing to settle a $165 million civil penalty with the NHTSA over their numerous recalls while Tesla is currently on their eight recall of their Cybertrucks within the past three years.
Mass recall for Mercedes, but Volvo is in trouble
Owners of the affected Mercedes models will be sent notification letters by August 4. While a recall of over 90,000 vehicles is no small task, it pales in comparison to the recent 450,000 vehicle model recall by Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo. The recall was announced in May over a software issue in the rearview camera of the vehicles.
The problem was first picked up by Volvo all the way back in 2021; however, the company delayed taking action until the NHTSA stepped in, requiring Volvo to address the problem due to four years’ worth of complaints from vehicle owners. The recall includes vehicles from Canada, too. By now, affected Volvo owners will have been notified by June 24 to take their vehicles ina nd have their camera software updated; however, some may be able to have the update done without needing to take the car physically in.
For more information about this recall, you can check the 25V-379 recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
