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Buying a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2021 AMG GLC43 has 7 recalls in this group. Fuel-pump shutdown and a seat-switch defect affecting airbag operation stand out. Other items concern emergency-call location or availability, rearview-camera software, headlight connection sealing, and headlights aimed too high. The 6 unverified owner complaints include engine 2, electrical system 1, power train 1, and exterior lighting 1. Reported crashes, fires, and injuries are each 0; these complaint categories do not confirm recall-related failures.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify fuel-pump and airbag-related seat-switch recall completion.
- Request headlight sealing and aiming repair records; inspect for moisture.
- Confirm camera and emergency-call repairs; ask about engine or powertrain symptoms.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz seat switch may stop airbags working properly | Seats | high |
| Mercedes-AMG fuel pump may shut down, causing power loss | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Mercedes-Benz emergency call system may send wrong location | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG Models Rearview Camera Software Failure | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC headlight connection may not be watertight | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz vehicles may lose automatic emergency call system | Electrical System | medium |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC headlights aimed too high | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | Yes |
| Tires | 1 | None found |