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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Hybrid
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLC300, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GLC300HybridRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion243227$2,850
GLC300 4maticHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233126$3,000
GLC300 4matic (coupe)HybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion233126$3,000
AMG GLC43 4maticHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192622$3,500
AMG GLC43 4matic CoupeHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192522$3,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49463, 49516, 49517, 49343, 49344.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Electrical System

2026050004
144,049 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Seat Belts

20 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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."RiskIn the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V172000reported Mar 20, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Steering

3,749 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskA loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V533000reported Aug 20, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Electrical System4
Back Over Prevention1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Engine1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that her instrumental panel was not working, which caused her to be unable to see the gas level, oil, thermostat, and any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice. The first occasion the vehicle's instrumental panel was repaired. Th…”Jun 17, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“I was parked for a few minutes and I suddenly noticed a strong oder coming into my vehicle. I could not pinpoint what the smell was, but I knew that whatever was coming into the SUV was not safe. My screen started flashing warnings "Service Required: Do Not Drive" “Do Not Shift Gearsâ€�. After the warning, white smok…”Jun 11, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“I bought a 2026 GLC300 4matic SUV a month ago. I am very disappointed and scared of serious bodily damage due to the trunk door closing by itself while my upper body is loading/unloading the trunk. My wife and I were hit on the shoulder, back, arms, or head over a dozen times for 1 month. We took the car to the dealers…”May 8, 2026 · Electrical 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

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other GLC-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

0 recalls · 0 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

B

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

2 recalls · 62 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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