repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 EProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. Turn signals that are the wrong color may not be as easily recognized by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other GLC 350 E year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLC 350 E median. How we score
'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
Own a 2018 GLC 350 E?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.