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NHTSA crash test of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
77Complaints
2Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a compact luxury SUV that sits at the heart of Mercedes-Benz's lineup, targeting buyers who want premium refinement, a commanding driving position, and genuine safety credentials in a versatile five-passenger package. Competing in one of the most hotly contested segments in the market, the GLC earns its place by pairing upscale cabin ambitions with a safety record worth examining closely.

VERDICT

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the GLC-Class as one of the more refined and well-executed entries in the compact luxury SUV segment, praising its composed ride, upscale interior materials, and intuitive cabin layout. Most find the driving dynamics engaging without sacrificing everyday comfort, and the overall fit and finish is consistently described as a benchmark for the class. Value relative to rivals is seen as competitive at this premium tier.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 18.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15095

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech7/10
Defect record15.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

77 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

3reported crash
2reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 26Unknown Or Other 16Electrical System 10Back Over Prevention 8Power Train 6Exterior Lighting 5

Other Glc-Class years

Rivals in SUV (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15095), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class 2020. Class rank 44 of 107 in SUV 2020. Methodology · Disclosure