Model year guide

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC recalls 4

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock NHTSA Campaign #26V481000 · 24/07/2026

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This ma…

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1…

Steering:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #25V533000 · 20/08/2025

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #25V365000 · manufacturer #2025060005 · 11/06/2025

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025060005.

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #25V379000 · 06/06/2025

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC, 2024-2025 AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, 2025 GLC 350E 4MATIC, and AMG GLC 63 S E vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. In certain crash scenarios, where the rear occupant's head contacts the C-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto…

Fix: Dealers will modify the roof lining and C-pillar trim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 20 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles on record

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2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC get?

The 2023 Mercedes-benz GLC 300 4MATIC has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.