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Owner report · 2025 model year

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 14 of 18 complaints (78%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 23 in 2024 to 18 in 2025.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
18
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,850–$3,850
Combined MPG
20–27

Complaints by model year

  1. 552023
  2. 232024
  3. 182025
  4. 22026
  5. 02027

Where owners report problems

  1. Electrical14 (78%)
  2. Driver Assistance & Speed Control6 (33%)
  3. Engine4 (22%)
  4. Other4 (22%)
  5. Body, Seats & Latches3 (17%)
  6. Brakes2 (11%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2025: 4 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20232024202520262027vs. 2025 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)2,750–3,8502,650–3,7002,850–3,8502,850–3,5002,850–3,500
Combined MPG20–2821–2920–2722–2722–27
City / Highway MPG17–25 / 24–3218–26 / 24–3318–24 / 21–3219–24 / 25–3220–24 / 26–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)316–444311–433323–433323–411323–394
Complaints filed55231820Not compared
Recalls issued128330Not compared
Crash-involved complaints21500Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00000Not compared
Injuries reported22110Not compared
Deaths reported10000Not compared
Configurations compared34425

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Electrical: 14 of 18 NHTSA complaints (78%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class get?

EPA rates it 20–27 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

EPA estimates $2,850–$3,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Station Wagons19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg$3,700423 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Station Wagons18 mpg (low)24 mpg21 mpg$3,700433 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg$3,000338 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg$3,000337 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg28 mpg25 mpg$3,10084 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricitySmall Station Wagons19 mpg21 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,850 (high)379 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 9-spd42.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD24 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)$2,850 (low)323 g/mi (low)
Configuration 8Automatic 9-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricitySmall Station Wagons19 mpg21 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,850 (high)379 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine42000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System10000
Electrical144010
Brakes22000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control63000
Body, Seats & Latches31010
Visibility & Lighting10000
Other41000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Campaign 26V281000 · May 1, 2026

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    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 at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

  • STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Campaign 25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025

    Defect
    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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Campaign 25V379000 · Jun 6, 2025

    Defect
    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.