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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2016–2027). The 2027 model is rated 22–27 mpg · 102–119 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 60 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GLC-Class | 7 | 22–27 mpg · 102–119 MPGe | — | — | — |
| 2026 GLC-Class | 5 | 22–27 mpg | 3 | 11 | — |
| 2025 GLC-Class | 8 | 20–27 mpg | 4 | 48 | — |
| 2024 GLC-Class | 5 | 21–29 mpg | 8 | 31 | — |
| 2023 GLC-Class | 4 | 20–28 mpg | 12 | 64 | — |
| 2022 GLC-Class | 5 | 19–24 mpg | 2 | 64 | 5/5 |
| 2021 GLC-Class | 8 | 17–25 mpg | 9 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2020 GLC-Class | 9 | 18–25 mpg | 20 | 80 | — |
| 2019 GLC-Class | 9 | 18–25 mpg | 14 | 69 | 5/5 |
| 2018 GLC-Class | 9 | 18–25 mpg | 15 | 99 | 5/5 |
| 2017 GLC-Class | 5 | 20–24 mpg | 12 | 118 | — |
| 2016 GLC-Class | 2 | 24 mpg | 12 | 141 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V481000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock, reported Jul 24, 2026; model years 2023, 2024
- 26V281000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported May 1, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 26V172000 — Seat belts: Rear/other, reported Mar 20, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V533000 — Steering: Critical fasteners, reported Aug 20, 2025; model years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 25V365000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Jun 11, 2025; model years 2023
- 25V379000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Jun 6, 2025; model years 2023, 2024, 2025
- 25V255000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported May 12, 2025; model years 2023, 2024
- 25V129000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system, reported Feb 28, 2025; model years 2025
- 24V862000 — Power train: Driveline: Differential unit, reported Nov 15, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V808000 — Seats: Critical fasteners, reported Oct 25, 2024; model years 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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