Mercedes-Benz EQE & GLC Steering Recall 2025
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 350 4MATIC, 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC and more: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Updated August 20, 2025
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2023 to 2026 EQE and GLC vehicles because a steering coupling bolt may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If the coupling loosens from the steering rack, you could lose steering control and crash.
Is the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on August 20, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
Certain 2023 to 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE and GLC vehicles, including the 2025 GLC 300, 2025 GLC 300 4MATIC, and 2025 EQE 350 4MATIC. See the full model list at the NHTSA recall page (NHTSA ID: 25V533000) for all affected variants.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE or GLC. Check your owner notification letter (mailed October 6, 2025) or enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your specific vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a Mercedes-Benz dealer, where technicians will tighten the steering coupling bolts at no charge. To schedule service or ask questions, call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Contact: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
The hazard
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V533000
- Recalled
- August 20, 2025
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