Safety Score
79
Safe
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-23 | 20V651000 |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2,533 | — | Details |
| 2019-09-27 | 19V685000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,222 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | There was a recall on headlight leaking and this happened to my left headlight no damage but leaking and this caused he… |
| 2026-02-03 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panora… |
| 2025-12-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Premature oil pump failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 with 71,000 miles. The check engine light illuminated on Dec… |
| 2025-12-27 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Water condensation within the driver side headlight which caused the complete headlight unit, control unit, and module … |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine in my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 suddenly malfunctioned while driving on two separate occasions. The vehicle… |
| 2025-11-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The front main light on the driver side stopped working after a rain and it continued getting moister in the head lamp … |
| 2025-10-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Nationwide known cylinder head issues. Cylinder head work needing replaced. |
| 2025-10-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 experienced a complete engine failure at ~51,000 miles, shortly after a major repair for … |
| 2025-10-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Problem (repeat failure / prior warranty replacement): This vehicle has a recurring headlamp defect involving moisture … |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine is failing, I was on my way to drop my [XXX] off at daycare when suddenly my car went above and stayed above… |
| 2025-09-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am the owner of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 with the M264 engine. I am hoping that you can assist me with a widely re… |
| 2025-08-15 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 3 | On August 15, 2025, I was driving my Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC on the freeway under normal conditions. Without any w… |
| 2025-08-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving on the highway I began to hear an unusual amount of wind noise inside the car. I thought the sound was co… |
| 2025-07-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | With approximately 57,500 miles, the car began idling roughly, misfiring and losing power. The dealership has diagnose… |
| 2025-06-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Panoramic sunroof blew off vehicle while driving. Other drivers were put at a risk from a vehicle component flying thr… |
| 2025-05-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | •Jan 2025, while the car owner was driving her GLC300, a warning light came on, the car shook and then shut down. AAA t… |
| 2025-05-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Entire front right headlight assembly and module failed with no headlight, turn signal, park light etc. There is no vis… |
| 2025-04-22 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the back over prevention … |
| 2025-04-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Some M264 Engines are predisposition to premature cylinder head failure, this issue can cause significant misfire issue… |
| 2025-04-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The check engine light was on. There is a problem with the oil pump valve of the engine. The problem has been confirm… |
| 2025-03-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Dear Sirs: I own a 2020 GLC300W Mercedes SUV. As of this date, It has stalled 5 times while driving on the highway and… |
| 2025-02-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The check engine light illuminated, I took the car to the dealer I bought. They said the cylinder head on the engine ne… |
| 2025-02-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | For the past 6 months, the monitor in my SUV wont come on when I turn on the truck. Even when I turn the vehicle off, … |
| 2025-01-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car was running rough so I took it to the mercedes benz dealer they diagnosed the problem as cylinder 1 misfire and and… |
| 2024-12-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle started… |
| 2024-10-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear camera system becomes inoperable when car is first started and put in reverse, then all cameras remain interop… |
| 2024-10-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning … |
| 2024-10-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On Saturday October 5th at roughly 8:30 p.m. heading West on I-94 near battle creek, MI, the glass sunroof on our Merce… |
| 2024-09-14 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | SRS malfunction warning displayed on vehicles dashboard. Vehicle was diagnosed and displayed code B009749 Indicating: t… |
| 2024-06-30 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainsto… |
| 2024-05-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact's son owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for the State Em… |
| 2024-04-08 | STEERING | Yes | 0 | the power steering wheel adjustment stopped working, leaving the steering wheel stuck in a very unconfutable position … |
| 2024-04-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure needs cylinder head replaced which is very common amongst this car. Same make and model is covered under… |
| 2024-02-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Center COMAND screen malfunctions. No rear camera view when reversing when screen does not work. Dealer attempted a rep… |
| 2024-02-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine began unpredictably running rough. Would lose ability to accelerate, in traffic. Engine light came on. Originall… |
| 2023-11-03 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Winning noise in rear end. We bought used noticed noise getting loader. Took vehicle to dealer. We were informed the re… |
| 2023-10-31 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sunroof stopped working, no longer sits flush with vehicle, will not open. I’ve seen recalls for other models/years reg… |
| 2023-10-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine… |
| 2023-08-23 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | My car has Distronic (radar cruise control), and it worked perfectly until I got my car back after routine maintenance … |
| 2023-08-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the 12-Volt battery … |
| 2023-04-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is a squeaky noise from the suspension, shock absorbers or somewhere in that area. They have fixed the issue mult… |
| 2023-01-30 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a reverse mirror im… |
| 2022-12-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The manufacturer service dealer (Mercedes) has been unable to clear a VIN recall notice, even though they say it has be… |
| 2022-10-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Driving slowly through a parking lot and had to stop for pedestrians. When the path was clear, the car would not acce… |
| 2022-07-21 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | In July 2021, Mercedes notified me of NHTSA Recall #21V354 n certain MY 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed above… |
| 2022-05-01 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Self driving assist, adaptive cruise , emergency braking assist do not work. Taken to dealer three times , unable to co… |
| 2022-04-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | It took a few minutes to be able to completely turn left out of a shopping center while waiting in line. When finally a… |
| 2022-02-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact's wife owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclos… |
| 2021-08-31 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Eagle Sport All Season, Tire Size… |
| 2021-08-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Manufacturer Recall Number2021060021 NHTSA Recall Number21V354 Mercedes dealership said they're unable to complete thi… |