Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz GLC: 90 UK certified builds from 2015 to 2026, 41 US EPA records, NHTSA safety ratings and 56 US safety recalls. This summary is generated from the data below.
UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
Model years
UK vehicles on the road
1 licensed and 0 SORN (1 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V481000 2026-07-24 · model years 2023, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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26V281000 2026-05-01 · model years 2025, 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
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26V172000 2026-03-20 · model years 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle…
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25V533000 2025-08-20 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
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.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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25V365000 2025-06-11 · model years 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.…
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25V379000 2025-06-06 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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25V255000 2025-05-12 · model years 2023, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is…
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24V862000 2024-11-15 · model years 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's…
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24V808000 2024-10-25 · model years 2023
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver's and front passenger seat rail may have been incorrectly attached to the vehicle body.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and tighten the bolts between the driver and front passenger seat rail and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may…
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24V658000 2024-09-09 · model years 2024
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the engine may fail due to improper welds, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integral carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is…
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24V520000 2024-07-08 · model years 2023
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash. In addition, the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater connections may be loose,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were August 23, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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24V115000 2024-02-16 · model years 2023, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 119 | — | 350 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 102 | — | 331 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 323 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 25 | 84 | 54 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 340 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 29 | 311 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 26 | 338 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 28 | 316 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 397 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 383 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 363 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 379 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 25 | 176 | 22 | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 377 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 366 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium and Electricity | 25 | 235 | 10 | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 383 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 376 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium and Electricity | 25 | 235 | 10 | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 377 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
