NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class Safety Record
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 61 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the federal record provides a limited but clear picture: NHTSA did not subject this model year to its crash-test program. Consequently, no star ratings or computed Safety Index are available. The vehicle carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns on file. Owner complaints total 61, though these remain unverified. The lack of crash-test data does not attest to the vehicle's safety or lack thereof; it indicates only that the 2021 GLC-Class was not included in NHTSA's testing regimen.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 61 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
The 2021 GLC-Class has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, the only federal safety signal available for this model year is its position in the Light burden band, as determined by its recall and complaint record. NHTSA has recorded zero recalls for the 2021 GLC-Class. The vehicle has generated 61 unverified owner complaints. Of these, 29 specifically allege issues with the engine component. Neither the single reported crash nor the single reported fire allegation in the complaint file has resulted in federal enforcement action. For consumers seeking crash-test data for comparative purposes, the 2022 GLC-Class holds a Safety Index of 88, and both the 2020 and 2019 models scored 86. These scores are specific to their respective model years and do not apply to the 2021 GLC-Class.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have any recalls?
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components named in any recall, and consequently no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories tied to a recall action for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
Owners have filed 61 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The top reported components are Engine (29 allegations), Exterior Lighting (10), Fuel/Propulsion System (9), Electrical System (7), and Power Train (3). These are unverified consumer reports, not established defects.
61 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
Before purchase, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recalls are attached to that specific unit. Zero campaigns on file at the model level does not guarantee a clean VIN-level result.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2021 GLC-Class specifically, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, giving it a clean recall slate in the federal record at the time of this analysis.
- Sixty-one unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with engine-related allegations accounting for nearly half of all reports at 29 of 61.
- Tested sibling years are available for reference: the 2022 GLC-Class scored a Safety Index of 88, and both the 2020 and 2019 models scored 86, but those scores belong to those years only and do not apply to the 2021.
FAQ2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class safety questions
Was the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 61 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 61 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.