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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA62
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLC300, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 62 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GLC300GasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222724$3,250
GLC300 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212824$3,250
GLC300 4matic CoupeGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212723$3,350
AMG GLC43 4maticGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182521$3,700
AMG GLC43 4matic CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44707, 44718, 44719, 44918, 44957.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Exterior Lighting

15,502 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskIncorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 24V070000reported Feb 2, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Fuel System, Gasoline

2023070012
143,551 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
NHTSA campaign 23V445000reported Jun 26, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
62complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 21 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 17 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Steering14
Electrical System12
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Engine10
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Unspecified8

What owners describe

“There is a constant acceleration failure where the car does not respond. Again today I was almost in a bad crash due to this. It is a known issue to many owners in Mercedes forums. It happens in any drive mode. Eco comfort sport. Extremely dangerous and the car should be recalled.”Nov 24, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer …”Nov 20, 2023 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report
“Vehicle loses power, my vehicle stop on the highway going 55 miles per hour, I came very close to being rear ended. My vehicle consumes excessive fuel, the vehicle quicks back upon acceleration. This causes a great concern as I used my vehicle for work. I attempted to have the dealer resolve this and I was told that th…”Aug 26, 2023 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.

Other GLC-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

3 recalls · 6 complaints

D

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

4 recalls · 46 complaints

F

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

8 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

12 recalls · 64 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

9 recalls · 72 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

20 recalls · 80 complaints

F

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

14 recalls · 68 complaints

F

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

15 recalls · 98 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

12 recalls · 102 complaints

F

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

12 recalls · 133 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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