| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| GLC300 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| GLC300 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| GLC300 4matic (coupe) Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| COUPE SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| COUPE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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