Model year 2027 · Small Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Station Wagons
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at 22–27 mpg combined (gas versions) and 102–119 MPGe combined with 331–350 miles of EPA-rated range across 7 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined mpg
22–27
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
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.
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls
We could not find the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLC53 4matic Plus | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/26/22 mpg | — | $3,750 | 394 |
| AMG GLC53 4matic Plus (coupe) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20/26/22 mpg | — | $3,750 | 394 |
| GLC300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 24/32/27 mpg | — | $3,050 | 323 |
| GLC300 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/31/26 mpg | — | $3,150 | 338 |
| GLC300 4matic (coupe) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/31/26 mpg | — | $3,150 | 338 |
| GLC400 4matic electric | Electric (163 and 300 kW ACPM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 106/98/102 MPGe | 331 mi 33 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| GLC400 4matic electric (ST) | Electric (163 and 300 kW ACPM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 123/115/119 MPGe | 350 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi | $650 | 0 |
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.
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
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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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
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| 2026 GLC-Class | 22–27 mpg | 3 | 11 | — |
| 2025 GLC-Class | 20–27 mpg | 4 | 48 | — |
| 2024 GLC-Class | 21–29 mpg | 8 | 31 | — |
| 2023 GLC-Class | 20–28 mpg | 12 | 64 | — |
| 2022 GLC-Class | 19–24 mpg | 2 | 64 | 5/5 |
| 2021 GLC-Class | 17–25 mpg | 9 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2020 GLC-Class | 18–25 mpg | 20 | 80 | — |
| 2019 GLC-Class | 18–25 mpg | 14 | 69 | 5/5 |
| 2018 GLC-Class | 18–25 mpg | 15 | 99 | 5/5 |
| 2017 GLC-Class | 20–24 mpg | 12 | 118 | — |
| 2016 GLC-Class | 24 mpg | 12 | 141 | — |
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Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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