2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 62 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC, or 13.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.32, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #33 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 30% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is 12% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-12-29 and 2026-08-27. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 11.1 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 17.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 28 complaints, 62% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Fuel system (25.8% of complaints), followed by Steering (19.4%) and Engine (17.7%). Fuel system complaints are 6.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Fuel system reports, owners most often mention “fuel”, “system gasoline”, “gasoline recall”, “confirms available” and “tool confirms”. 7 reports (11.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 23 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (39% of incidents). In the last 12 months 20 new complaints were filed, versus 10 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.32
- vs. other Mercedes-Benz models1.3
- vs. other 2022 models0.34
- vs. other Luxury SUVs0.88
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (28)0.38
- #33 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Fuel system · Common terms in reports
- fuel13
- system gasoline9
- gasoline recall7
- confirms available7
- tool confirms7
- notification8
Steering · Common terms in reports
- steering wheel11
- wheel vibrates3
- irregularities3
- bumps3
- speeds5
- seconds3
Engine · Common terms in reports
- performed3
- codes3
- began3
- check4
- engine6
- loss3
Problem areas: Engine · Electrical · Interior & equipment · Body & structure
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 5
- Fires reported: 2
- Injuries: 3
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 23 months
What owners report
I was involved in a severe front-end collision where my vehicle struck another vehicle with significant force. Despite the major impact, the front airbags did NOT deploy.
While driving on the [XXX] at the speed of 10 to 15miles per hour, I noticed a smoke in the from hood on the passenger side.
After recalls performed trouble code P2402 EVAP leak still is present and check engine light is on
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.
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.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Luxury SUVs
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 18 | 3.9 | 0.09 |
| 2022 Lexus NX | 30 | 6.4 | 0.15 |
| 2022 Lexus RX | 38 | 8.1 | 0.19 |
| 2022 Audi Q5 | 46 | 9.8 | 0.23 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 62 | 13.3 | 0.32 |
| 2022 BMW X5 | 69 | 14.8 | 0.35 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | 70 | 15.0 | 0.36 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 70 | 15.0 | 0.36 |
| 2022 Acura MDX | 169 | 36.2 | 0.86 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
62 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC, or about 13.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The most common category is Fuel system, accounting for 25.8% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 20 new complaints were filed, versus 10 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 62 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC, or 13.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.32, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #33 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Mercedes-Benz models its rate is 30% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is 12% lower.