NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class Safety Record
The 2023 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 63 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, precluding the assignment of a federal Safety Index score or star ratings for this model year. Its recall and complaint record is notably light, with zero open recall campaigns on file and 63 unverified owner complaints. While this places the vehicle in the lightest burden band tracked by our publication, the lack of crash-test data prevents any definitive conclusion regarding its structural crash safety.
The 2023 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 safety 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 | 63 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class enters the federal record with no recall campaigns on file. This absence of recalls distinguishes its initial safety profile. However, the 63 owner complaints lodged against the model year introduce some significant concerns, particularly given that two allege crashes, four cite injuries, and one claims a fatality. While these remain unverified allegations, they factor into a heavier safety assessment. The Electrical System accounts for the largest share of these complaints with 30 reported cases, followed by Engine issues at 15, and Exterior Lighting at 10. Of particular note are the 8 complaints concerning Forward Collision Avoidance and 7 regarding Service Brakes, categories directly relevant to crash prevention. These data points, taken together, place the 2023 GLC-Class in the Light burden band, indicating a comparatively low combined recall and complaint load. It is important to note that while earlier GLC-Class models from 2022, 2020, and 2019 earned Safety Index scores of 88, 86, and 86 respectively, these figures apply only to those specific model years and do not carry over to the 2023 iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. There are no recall-related park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year in the federal data we cover.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
NHTSA has received 63 unverified owner complaints for the 2023 GLC-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System, Engine, Unknown or Other, Exterior Lighting, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Service Brakes. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
63 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
Before purchase, run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall applies to that specific unit and whether required remedy work has been completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 GLC-Class, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 GLC-Class in the NHTSA database, the cleanest possible recall standing.
- Of the 63 unverified complaints on file, the Electrical System accounts for 30 alleged cases, making it the single largest reported concern for this model year.
- Two of the 63 complaints involve reported crashes, four allege injuries, and one alleges a fatality, all unverified, which shoppers should weigh alongside the zero-recall standing when evaluating this model year.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class safety questions
Was the 2023 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 63 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 63 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class 2023.
- 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.