repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 EProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 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 February 14, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
2Back over prevention
1Engine
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 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 · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If an air bag label is in a foreign language, an occupant may not be aware of the risks to children sitting in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury in…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Show 1 more recall
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…
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
2019 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What GLC 350 E owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350. The contact stated that while being serviced the mechanic observed two cracks in the middle of the sunroof panel. The contact stated that he believes the cracks are associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal windy sound while driving. The contact stated that the adhesive bonding of the roof panel was deteriorating, causing the front roof panel to partially detach from the vehicle. The dealer was not…
Own a 2019 GLC 350 E?
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