NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16799
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
56 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.