Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at 19–24 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 64 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
19–24
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AMG GLC43, GLC 300.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Headlights
NHTSA 24V070000Reported Feb 2, 2024
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
15,502 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 2023070012)
Units affected
143,551 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class owner complaints
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
14
Fuel/propulsion system
13
Electrical system
12
Engine
10
Fuel system, gasoline
9
Unknown or other
8
Power train
5
Service brakes
4
Vehicle speed control
4
Air bags
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
