Model year
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLC-Class for 2018. Under the matched names AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GLC63S, GLC, GLC 300, GLC 350, and GLC 350 E, NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 99 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLC 300 are ENGINE (28), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (20), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–25 mpg combined and 59 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2016 141 complaints
- 2017 117 complaints
- 2018 99 complaints
- 2019 69 complaints
- 2020 80 complaints
- 2021 75 complaints
- 2022 64 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 31 complaints
- 2025 48 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLC43 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| AMG GLC63 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| AMG GLC63S | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| GLC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GLC 300 | 12 | 87 | 2 |
| GLC 350 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| GLC 350 E | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Recalls for GLC 300
23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been…
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…
21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
18V838000 · Nov 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63…
18V683000 · Oct 1, 2018
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may…
18V610000 · Sep 11, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLC300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, and GLC43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The front turn signals may have an incorrect color of pink or violet. As…
18V208000 · Mar 29, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the…
18V177000 · Mar 15, 2018
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints for GLC 300
87 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for GLC 300
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21001 | Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Coupe SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PHEV SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.184 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.186 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| GLC300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| GLC300 4matic Coupe · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| GLC350e 4matic · 2L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 24 | 27 | 25 | 59.0 | 350 | $3,300 |
| AMG GLC63 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| AMG GLC63 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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