The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.
Complaints filed fell from 18 in 2025 to 2 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 2
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$3,500
- Combined MPG
- 22–27
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,650–3,700 | 2,850–3,850 | 2,850–3,500 | 2,850–3,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–29 | 20–27 | 22–27 | 22–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–26 / 24–33 | 18–24 / 21–32 | 19–24 / 25–32 | 20–24 / 26–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 311–433 | 323–433 | 323–411 | 323–394 | |
| Complaints filed | 23 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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 2026 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 gas mileage does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class get?
EPA rates it 22–27 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 19 mpg (low) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg (low) | $3,500 (high) | 406 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons | 19 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $3,500 (high) | 411 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 24 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 323 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,000 | 338 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,000 | 337 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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
- 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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Defect
- 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
- 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- 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.