Recall 25V533000
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report Date
20250820
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
28 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG EQE 53 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | redundant EQE 350 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG EQE 53 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | REDUNDANT AMG GLC43 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | redundant EQE 350 |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLC63 S E |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350+ |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 350 E 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | REDUNDANT AMG GLC43 4MATIC |
| 2026 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC |
| 2026 | MERCEDES BENZ | GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.