Exterior lighting: headlights (Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 22V-261. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Apr 15, 2022.
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NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Apr 15, 2022. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 23, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLC 300, GLC 300 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 4Matic, AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic, and AMG GLC 43 4Matic vehicles.
The electrical connection for the headlights may not be watertight, which can result in headlight failure.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Exterior lighting: headlights.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight sealing plugs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2022050005.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 129 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 23, 2026.