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Mercedes-Benz GLC 350Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
—not in EPA data

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “As I drove the car a warning message popped in the screen stating Malfunction without any further details. The car kept running, apparently we'll at first. Then after car was turned off and turned on again the car accelerated by itself proving very dangerous. The day after, le message popped up again, but the car began accelerating by it self in more than three occasions, at one point almost colliding with the car in front. Also a loss of control at certain times during driving was experienced causing impared drivability compromising occupants and driver's safety. …”

NHTSA complaint #11460597, filed 2022-04

Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V365000 (Electrical System, Communication) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11497277, filed 2022-12

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350. While the contact's husband was attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle crashed into two vehicles and then crashed into a tree before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the speed independently increased to approximately 50 - 60 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was seated in the front passenger's seat and was transported to the local medical center. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773309, filed 2026-10, 82,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,781 and 82,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2022320252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLC-Class · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.6% risk
GLC-Class · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 98 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019663,00035——Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,781 and 82,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.