2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 problems

  • Engine & cooling
    1100%
  • Electrical system
    1100%
  • Body & structure
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GLC350 complaints by model year

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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).

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 recalls (2)

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-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.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid9-speed automatic4WD23 / 28 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350, the most recent from May 20, 2022 (auto crash notification). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.