NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class Safety Ratings
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 67 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class achieved the highest possible overall crash rating from NHTSA. This performance contributes to a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100, positioning the vehicle in the Strong safety band. The model year has a clean recall record. However, its avoidance-tech score of 6/10 indicates that several key safety features are offered as options rather than standard equipment.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and carries a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100 derived entirely from NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 93 SUVs from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class ranks 26 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 18.6% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 67 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 26 of 93 SUVs tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
A perfect five-star overall NHTSA crash rating defines the 2019 GLC-Class SUV 4WD, a strong safety performer with an 86/100 Safety Index score. This rating, combined with a zero-recall record, yields a crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of a possible 70 points. The rollover rating presents a slight contrast: four stars with a 19 percent rollover risk. The avoidance technology sub-score of 6/10 indicates a notable gap in standard equipment. While electronic stability control is standard, both forward collision warning and lane departure warning were offered as optional equipment. This means some vehicles from this model year may lack these critical active safety systems. NHTSA records show 67 owner complaints, primarily citing electrical and engine concerns. These remain unverified allegations, but they are a data point for used-market research.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD performed well in federal crash testing, earning a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This includes five stars for both frontal and side impact protection. Its rollover resistance rating is four out of five stars, with a 19 percent rollover risk. Notably, dynamic tip testing resulted in a "No Tip" outcome, indicating a positive performance in that specific assessment.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15049
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean recall record is a meaningful contributor to its defect-record sub-score of 14/20 within the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
Owners have filed 67 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (19 reports), Unknown Or Other (18), and the Engine (17). These are unverified consumer allegations only and do not represent confirmed defects or established safety findings.
67 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
Shoppers considering a used 2019 GLC-Class should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new recall campaigns have opened since original sale. Verify whether forward collision warning and lane departure warning were optioned on the individual unit, as those features are not guaranteed to be present.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 GLC-Class specifically, a distinction that directly lifts its defect-record sub-score to 14/20 within the Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded this model year five stars in both frontal and side crash protection, but the rollover category sits at four stars with a 19 percent rollover risk, the one area where the test results fall short of the top mark.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional, not standard, on this model year, meaning the avoidance-tech sub-score of 6/10 reflects real variation in how individual 2019 GLC-Class vehicles were equipped at the factory.
- The 67 NHTSA complaints for this model year are led by alleged Electrical System issues (19 reports) and Engine concerns (17 reports), all unverified allegations that used-market buyers should investigate through NHTSA's complaint database before purchase.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class places
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 18.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 67 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Glc-Class years
Rivals in SUV (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tesla Model X 60d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 75d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P100d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 15049), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 26 of 93 in the SUV class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.