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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (106)
Recall campaigns covering this model year18,134 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43

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Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-819Dec 18, 2017These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadwayLighting8,134Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
      Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
      Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    106 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
    • CL - Accelerator Pedal Aug 13, 2022 · Other
      Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regarding your vehic…
    • CL - Accelerator Pedal Aug 27, 2022 · Other
      Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regarding your vehic…
    • CL- Outside Temp EW Mar 20, 2019 · Other
      The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership. What’s Included In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance t…
    • CL - Accelerator Pedal Aug 19, 2022 · Other
      Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regarding your vehic…
    • CL - Accelerator Pedal Aug 19, 2022 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regarding your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBA…
    • EW- ECU Software Mar 13, 2019 · Warranty Program/Extension
      Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the various Model Year (“MY”) 2014 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below, the engine control unit (ECU) software may not meet current specifications. In certain circ…
    • EW - HVAC Service Oct 29, 2020 · Warranty Program/Extension
      This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs …
    • EW- Accelerator Wiring Aug 5, 2022 · Warranty Program/Extension
      Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the accelerator pedal wiring harness and connectors from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles for cer…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • NCU - 2025090001 Feb 13, 2026 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The possibility exists that the sealant bottle may leak or may have otherwise been removed…
    • LI54.65-P-080132 Dec 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics Cause Various root causes Remedy See attached dia…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
    • LI54.71-P-078802 May 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint MBUX head unit display with red text box "System Inoperative". ONLY for vehicles with SA code (549+21U) or (549+U19). Cause Head unit software variant. Remedy For all chassis use Xentry to update head unit (A26/17). Target boot software number sho…
    • LI68.50-P-079347 May 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Load compartment cover generates a creaking noise during driving when pulled out to covering position. Cause Aluminum cassette scrapes on the inside of the end cap. The contact point causes creaking noises. Remedy Disassemble end caps of load comp…
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
    • LI42.10-P-063502 Apr 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and drivi…
    • LI82.10-P-079175 Apr 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Instrument cluster message for rear turn signal lamp despite functioning rear lamp. Fault code in N10/8 - rear signal acquisition and actuation module in the quick test: B164B49 The rear right turn signal lamp has malfunctioned. There is an intern…
    • LI54.71-P-079104 Apr 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without a speed limit ("- -"). • Flashing when current vehicle speed is under speed limit…
    • LI54.71-P-078802 Mar 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint MBUX head unit display with red text box "System Inoperative". ONLY for vehicles with SA code (549+21U) or (549+U19). Cause Head unit software variant. Remedy For all chassis use Xentry to update head unit (A26/17). Target boot software number sho…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • LI54.71-P-078802 Feb 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint MBUX headunit display with red text box "System Inoperative". ONLY for vehicles with SA code (549+21U) or (549+U19). Cause Under analysis. Remedy For chassis 118, 167, 177, 213, 238, 243, 247, 253, and 293 use Xentry to update headunit (A26/17). T…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loose…
    • LI88.60-P-072093 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap before replacing the central locking actuator. For gasoline hybrid vehicles wher…
    • LI72.00-P-071544 Jan 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Paint damage on door paneling in area of door handle (see picture 1). Cause Alignment of door handle bearing bracket is not correct. Remedy 1. Paint the affected area of the door paneling using the spot repair procedure in accordance with the manu…
    • LI54.10-P-077250 Dec 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Customer states CEL is on. Cause Quick test shows FC P0A7F00 The state of health limit of the hybrid/high-voltage battery module has been reached. No drivability concerns occurred and vehicle drives as normal. Remedy Do not replace any parts!! 254…
    • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • CL - 2022080005 Aug 9, 2024 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and …
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
    • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
    • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
    • LI46.35-P-073051 May 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Noticeable vibrations at the steering wheel: • At speeds between 40mph and 75mph • On straight stretches of road and in long corners • With driver assistance systems switched on Cause Control oscillations in the electric power steering. Remedy Per…
    • NCU - 2024020008 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
       Always use the latest XENTRY Diagnosis software release with all available add-ons.  Make sure to follow the operation steps exactly as described in XENTRY Diagnosis.  Use a battery charger to ensure sufficient power supply of the vehicle on-board ele…
    • LI82.60-P-077553 Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17) to version E871.1 (A 247 904 53 00).
    • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
    • ELW -Intake Line Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (“MBUSA”) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle from the original New V…
    • LI82.85-P-076799 Aug 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServ…
    • NCU-2023060003 Jun 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2016 – 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning control unit software may not mee…
    • LI82.85-P-075375 Jun 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of °C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings incorrect Remedy Adjust the setting in the Mercedes me connect app via mobile ph…
    • LI72.00-P-075481 Nov 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows Cause Damage to protective coating (due to poor original optimization of coating) of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim elem…
    • LI46.35-P-062791 Nov 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable at steering wheel when front axle is excited when driving at a speed between 65 km/h and 130 km/h over an obstacle. • Driving over deeply recessed manhole covers • Driving over cross joints • Driving over extreme surf…
    • LI72.00-P-075481 Oct 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows Cause Damage to protective coating of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim element due to strong alkaline detergent in car was…
    • LI82.60-P-075292 Sep 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Customer states after a bus sleep the SiriusXM category changes from "My Favorites" to "All Stations" or a different category. Sometimes, the "My Favorites" category will be unavailable for the entire drive cycle. Cause …
    • LI46.15-P-075284 Sep 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Malfunction of the electric steering column adjustment. The adjustment application by the driver does not correspond to the adjustment direction of the steering column. Cause Polarity reversal of the lines M20/1 (steering column adjustment mot…
    • LI46.15-P-063353 Sep 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 repair procedures t…
    • LI82.85-P-075223 Aug 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint In an initial quick test, DTC B238A00 "Fan 2 of the control unit has malfunctioned" may be active and/or stored in the MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) Cause Current MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) software release Remedy If there is …
    • ELW-AccelPedal Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the accelerator pedal wiring harness and connectors from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles for c…
    • LI46.15-P-063353 Jul 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. 1. Steering column height adjustment tr…
    • LI32.25-P-066246 Jul 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear axle shock absorber…
    • LI46.35-P-062791 Apr 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint 1. Vibrations noticeable in steering wheel when front axle is excited while driving at a speed above 40 mph over an obstacle. • Driving over deeply recessed manhole covers • Driving over cross joints • Driving over extreme surface undulations…
    • LI54.10-P-071499 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY …
    • SC-202203005 Mar 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2015-2018 C-Class and GLC-Class (205 and 253 platform) vehicles, the software for the powertrain control unit may not correspond to the current production spe…
    • LI68.05-P-060307 Jan 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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