Mercedes-Benz · GLC-Class · 2022
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
2
Recalls
62
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 2 recalls and 62 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering (10 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Aug 31, 2026
NHTSA Owner Complaint Summary
Most Reported Problems for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
These are the largest normalized problem areas across 62 owner reports in the database. They describe complaint categories, not confirmed defect rates or mechanical diagnoses.
Reported Area 1
Fuel System
15
reports, 24% of all complaints
Reported Area 2
Steering
14
reports, 23% of all complaints
Reported Area 3
Electrical System
9
reports, 15% of all complaints
Reported Incident Signals
- Crash-flagged reports
- 5
- Fire-flagged reports
- 2
- Reports with injuries
- 3 (3 reported injuries)
- Reports with deaths
- 0 (0 reported deaths)
These fields are submitted with owner reports and do not establish that the vehicle caused an incident.
Year and Safety Context
Dated incidents in these records range from Dec 8, 2021 to Aug 27, 2026. Reports without an incident date are not included in this range.
This page also contains 2 NHTSA recalls and 0 linked investigations. A complaint category does not automatically mean that a recall or investigation covers the same issue.
Nearby tracked years: 2021 (0 complaints) and 2023 (65 complaints). Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, vehicle age, or time on the road.
Research Context
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering with 10 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 62 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are steering (10), fuel system, gasoline (9), unknown or other (6).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 62
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
18.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V070000February 02, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V445000June 26, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
62 totalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 27, 2026
After recalls performed trouble code P2402 EVAP leak still is present and check engine light is on
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2026
Rear hatchback for 2026 Mercedes GLC sensors
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 19, 2026
Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Component: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Service Brakes Summary of Complaint: This vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) defect. The amber EPB warning light has recurred multiple times, including most re...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 4, 2026
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (17,700 total miles) suffered a catastrophic structural engine block failure and an explosive loss of propulsion while driving at highway speeds. This occurred exactly 6 days and 183 miles after a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealership performed the off...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 30, 2026
I have experienced 4 incidents of the car accelerating on its own. I have taken it to the dealership twice and they are unable to reproduce the problem. Problems began occurring in 2025 and occurred again this past week (August 20246). In the most recent incident I was accelerati...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jun 27, 2026
While driving down a busy neighborhood street 2 lanes with cars on both sides making it a 1 lane road pulled over to the side a little to let cars pass. All of a sudden ALL electrical and engine stopped and turned off. Only thing that was powered was instrument cluster with multi...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
May 28, 2026
My vehicle got stuck on a EPB(electronic parking brake) and I was unable to disengage it. I tried a few things and none worked. I contacted Mercedes to tow it to the dealer and the tow truck came and driver had to “drag” my vehicle on to the flatbed. My car has been at Mercedes f...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 4, 2026
Low coolant warning came on. Battery car didn’t start , had it jump. Low coolant warning came on again. Passenger seat belt warning is on.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2026
I was driving back to my house in york, PA. My car all the sudden changed the gear from “D” to “N”. My gas meter was showing 106 miles. my didn’t give sign or alert before it shifted the gear from D to N. I was driving on highway and this was major safety concern as I could have...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 11, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 62 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
NHTSA has received 62 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class are steering (10 reports), fuel system, gasoline (9 reports), unknown or other (6 reports).
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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