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Mercedes-Benz GLC350EModel year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns 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
25 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid 4WD · 24 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 215 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the roof and pillars and 15 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

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the backover prevention software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V232000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). …”

NHTSA complaint #11642730, filed 2025-02, 76,954 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal windy sound while driving. The contact stated that the adhesive bonding of the roof panel was deteriorating, causing the front roof panel to partially detach from the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11554845, filed 2023-11, 25,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,600 and 40,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2560%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20192202020212022202322025
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 GLC350E. 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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GLC350e 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid7-speed automatic242725 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E → · 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. 215 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 215 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC350E

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019827,0005525—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLC350E model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E 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.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E (GLC350e 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 25 mpg combined, 24 city and 27 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,600 and 40,000 miles; 80% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.