Model year

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLC-Class for 2019. Under the matched names AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GLC63S, GLC 300, GLC 350, and GLC350E, NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 69 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLC 300 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12), ENGINE (11). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. 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.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Matched NHTSA names

The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.

NHTSA names assigned to this EPA model year
NHTSA name	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations
AMG GLC43	8	6	1
AMG GLC63	8	3	0
AMG GLC63S	4	0	0
GLC 300	12	47	1
GLC 350	3	5	0
GLC350E	5	8	2

Recalls for GLC 300

24V070000 · Feb 2, 2024

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…

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…

21V961000 · Dec 13, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a…

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…

19V914000 · Dec 20, 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC 300 4MATIC coupe, AMG GLC 43 Coupe, AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, GLC 300, GLC 350e 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, AMG GLC 63 Coupe, and AMG GLC 63 S Coupe vehicles. The passenger side sun visor may have incorrect air bag warning…

19V822000 · Nov 18, 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 and GLC300 4MATIC vehicles. The electrical connection between the power steering electric motor and the control unit may fail, resulting in the loss of electric power steering assist.

19V788000 · Nov 1, 2019

SEAT BELTS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC,…

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

47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 2, injury field 4, 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
ENGINE11
POWER TRAIN5
COMMUNICATION3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
AIR BAGS2
STRUCTURE2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2

Investigations for GLC 300

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
PE21001	Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	Jan 8, 2021	Oct 14, 2021

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (5). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
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	—
SUV 4WD	5	5	5	5	4 · possibility 0.186	NHTSA photo
SUV RWD	5	5	5	5	4 · possibility 0.184	NHTSA photo
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
GLC300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	22	27	24	—	—	$3,400
GLC300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	22	27	24	—	—	$3,400
GLC300 4matic Coupe · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	21	27	23	—	—	$3,550
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	16	22	18	—	—	$4,550
AMG GLC63 S 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	16	22	18	—	—	$4,550
AMG GLC43 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	19	25	21	—	—	$3,900
AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	19	24	21	—	—	$3,900
GLC350e 4matic · 2L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid	24	27	25	59.0	350	$3,300

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