2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,450 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I start my car there is strong gas odor in the cabin for the first 3-4 hours of driving. Also there is a moldy smell in the warmer months as well”
NHTSA complaint #11309808, filed 2020-02, 28,000 miles“I purchased this mercedes new in 2016, the brakes have squealed ever since when cold 32 degrees or less.. Once in awhile when warm. 2 we smelled gasoline, we took it to a repair shop, they found two fuel hoses sprayed gas in a mist especially when cold.. 3 there are 3 recalls open on this mercedes, I took it in when the air bag recall arrived at our house, I was told we don't have parts. Our car is out of warranty, it has 56000 miles. I take it to a repair shop run by certified mercedes technicians. Thank god we didn't have a fire with the gas leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280299, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles“Leakage in fuel system ( high pressure pump). On glc 300. Gas small inside the car. Company denied investigating or providing my refund for repair. I feel this is totally safety failure of the vehicle . So my current mileage is 32908 and it is 2016 model. I bought this vehicle because the company claims for its highest standards of safety. So I want the authority to help me in investigating this issue and provide me assurance and coverage for any kind of safety issues in future. Also, I want to report some minor issues on breaks. I see sometime the there is a delay in action. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316065, filed 2020-03, 32,900 miles“Three weeks after buying the GLC300 4matic the engine misfires, got stranded in AC new jersey, the car was at the dealer for 3 weeks, they replaced all fuel injector/coils and it kept happening, then the fuel module got replaced and it ran fine for 4 weeks and the problem came back, got stranded in boston, the car was at the dealer for 2 weeks, this time they replaced the engine control unit (today 4-22-16), I'm picking it up tomorrow. I own the car for 12 weeks and only been able to drive it 7 weeks, so disappointed in mercedes benz.”
NHTSA complaint #10861027, filed 2016-04, 1,450 miles“On cold start (7am, between 60 and 70f degrees), there's a strong gas smell on both the cabin and outside the vehicle. No check engine light is on or any other indicator of a failure. There's no visible leaks on the underhood or my driveway. Really scared to take my kids to school unless mb solve this problem. Vehicle still under warranty, mb dealership shouldn't charge for the inspection. Taking vehicle to el paso tx dealership. Will see what happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11151231, filed 2018-11Related service bulletins
- 11014402Feb 21, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11013179Jan 24, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
- 11031586Aug 20, 2021This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on July 30, 2021 and includes an additional population (33) of certain MY 2018 Baumusters covered under this extended warranty.
- 10205814Aug 11, 2021Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
- 10199787Jul 30, 2021Launch EW NCU - Low Pressure Fuel Hose MY 15-17 205 213 253 172
- 10144074Mar 2, 2018Update fuel system control unit (FSCU) software
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
38 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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