The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
The risk
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe | 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQE 350 | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 |
Components: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe | 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E | 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe | 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 8 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ | 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023 | 55 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2024 | 21 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023 | 9 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2024 | 8 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2025 | 10 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | 2026 | 6 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 2025 | 18 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQE 350 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 7 | 5 |
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29 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the steering; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025