Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLC-Class for 2026. Under the matched names AMG GLC43, AMG GLC43 4MATIC, AMG GLC43 COUPE, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+, AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE, and GLC 350 E 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 11 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLC 300 4MATIC are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), ENGINE (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,750, 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 2026. 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLC43 COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| GLC 300 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls for GLC 300 4MATIC
26V281000 · May 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
26V172000 · Mar 20, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLC43 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC, GLC 300, and GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As…
25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Complaints for GLC 300 4MATIC
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, 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 4MATIC
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLC43 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| GLC300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| GLC300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| GLC300 4matic (coupe) · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.