2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,391 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, suddenly there was a loud sound and vibration coming from the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2021 · Visibility
“Fuel line leak: the temperature in s. Florida hit a low of 45 degrees tonight on 1 dec 2020, first noting the issue described. Upon return home from an 8 mile total trip to the store, my daughters exi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (AMG GLC43 4matic, AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC300 4matic, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–22 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9); Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz GLC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC
How do I know if my 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.