Mercedes-Benz GLC350 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz GLC350 model year from 2019–2020 using 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No GLC350 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
6complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2019202051
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz GLC350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20201—2EngineFew
20195—3EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median GLC350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLC350 problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2019
    467%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2019
    350%
  • Other / not specified
    233%
  • Brakesworst: 2019
    117%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2019
    117%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2019
    117%
  • Body & structureworst: 2020
    117%

Latest Mercedes-Benz GLC350 recalls

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 22V-365 · May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-072 · Feb 12, 2021 · 67 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021.

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.

All 3 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC350 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz GLC350 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLC350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (4), electrical system (3) and brakes (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2019 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz GLC350 had?

3 recalls across 2019–2020. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Mercedes-Benz GLC350 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.