Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 0 recalls, 75 complaints.
0
Recalls
75
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There was a recall on headlight leaking and this happened to my left headlight no damage but leaking... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclose... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Premature oil pump failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 with 71,000 miles. The check engine light... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Water condensation within the driver side headlight which caused the complete headlight unit, contro... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 suddenly malfunctioned while driving on two separate occ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The front main light on the driver side stopped working after a rain and it continued getting moiste... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Nationwide known cylinder head issues. Cylinder head work needing replaced. |
| Oct 26, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 experienced a complete engine failure at ~51,000 miles, shortly after ... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Problem (repeat failure / prior warranty replacement): This vehicle has a recurring headlamp defect ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The engine is failing, I was on my way to drop my [XXX] off at daycare when suddenly my car went abo... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the owner of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 with the M264 engine. I am hoping that you can assist ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On August 15, 2025, I was driving my Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC on the freeway under normal condit... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the highway I began to hear an unusual amount of wind noise inside the car. I thoug... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | With approximately 57,500 miles, the car began idling roughly, misfiring and losing power. The deal... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Panoramic sunroof blew off vehicle while driving. Other drivers were put at a risk from a vehicle c... |
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE | •Jan 2025, while the car owner was driving her GLC300, a warning light came on, the car shook and th... |
| May 2, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Entire front right headlight assembly and module failed with no headlight, turn signal, park light e... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the ba... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Some M264 Engines are predisposition to premature cylinder head failure, this issue can cause signif... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The check engine light was on. There is a problem with the oil pump valve of the engine. The probl... |