{"id":"2024_mercedes_benz_glc_class","make":"Mercedes-Benz","make_slug":"mercedes-benz","model":"GLC-Class","model_slug":"glc-class","year":2024,"url":"/mercedes-benz/glc-class/2024/","pts":["hev"],"configs":[{"id":47256,"model":"GLC300","pt":"hev","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":26,"hwy":33,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"48V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":311,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2650,"save_spend":-2000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2024"},{"id":47261,"model":"GLC300 4matic","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":32,"comb":27,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"48V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":331,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2024"},{"id":47262,"model":"GLC300 4matic Coupe","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":30,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"48V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":340,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3000,"save_spend":-3750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2024"},{"id":47663,"model":"AMG GLC43 4matic","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":25,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"48V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":423,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Tue Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2024"},{"id":47664,"model":"AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":24,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"48V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":433,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Tue Jul 30 00:00:00 EDT 2024"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V481000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2026-07-24","owner_notified":"","units":310667,"summary":"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, preventing the electronic parking brake or \"Auto-Park\" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.","consequence":"A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V533000","component":"STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-08-20","owner_notified":"2025-10-06","units":3749,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V379000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-06-06","owner_notified":"2025-07-09","units":92851,"summary":"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 adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, \"Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.\"","consequence":"In the event of a crash, insufficient impact protection can increase the risk of injury.","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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V255000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-05-12","owner_notified":"2025-06-06","units":443,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","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 2025050003/4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025050003/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V862000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-11-15","owner_notified":"2025-01-10","units":3,"summary":"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.","consequence":"Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.","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 number for this recall is 2024120005.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024120005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V658000","component":"STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-09-09","owner_notified":"2024-10-11","units":4,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.","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 2024090013.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024090013","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-02-16","owner_notified":"2024-04-05","units":31848,"summary":"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 may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.","consequence":"An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024030008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V741000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-11-03","owner_notified":"2023-12-15","units":7,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 vehicles.  The front, rear, and fixed side windows may not be properly secured and can detach.  In addition, the front air bags may not be properly supported by the windshield during deployment.","consequence":"Detached windows may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.  Improperly supported air bags can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the front, rear, and fixed side windows, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023110003.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023110003","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":31,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",8],["Electrical System",7],["Power Train",7],["Forward Collision Avoidance",4],["Service Brakes",3],["Exterior Lighting",3]],"by_year":{"2023":1,"2024":15,"2025":5,"2026":10},"excerpts":[["2026-08-26","Service Brakes","2. Service Department Misconduct \u00e2\u20ac\u201dXXX Appointment On XXX, I brought my vehicle to the dealership\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s service department for a pre-scheduled and confirmed appointment regarding a safety-related warning involving the emergency brake system. Despite having provided a full description of the issue at the time of booking,\u2026"],["2026-07-18","Lane Departure","The vehicle presented multiple warnings/errors before shutting down on the street in traffic on June 23, 2026. Warnings such as Collision Detected, Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning Inoperative, PRE-SAFE Inoperative, System Failure Detected, Service Required Do Not Shift Gear, along with various lights on the dashboar\u2026"],["2026-07-08","Structure","The rear lift gate closes unexpectedly when standing behind the vehicle and loading or unloading the cargo area. The keyless soft close activates even though there is no foot movement, or when there is minimal movement. This happens without warning. On several occasions this has happened to me, and also to my wife. It \u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":94,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":null,"complaints":31},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}