Model year guide

2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E at a glance

Safety recalls6
Combined25 mpg

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

2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E recalls 6

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #24V070000 · 02/02/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 GLC 300, 2020 GLC 350e, and 2020-2022 AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic. 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 headlight adjustment and correct it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #22V494000 · manufacturer #2022080001 · 11/07/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the front drive shaft, which can cause loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080001.

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #22V232000 · manufacturer #2022060007 · 08/04/2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M…

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #21V354000 · manufacturer #2021050012 · 14/05/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearvi…

Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #20V651000 · manufacturer #2020110012 · 23/10/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC300, GLC350e, GLC43 AMG, and GLC63 AMG vehicles. The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical short-circuit.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110012.

Electrical System:propulsion System: Cables NHTSA Campaign #20V607000 · manufacturer #2020110008 · 02/10/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC 350e hybrid electric vehicles. The high-voltage wiring harness shield may not withstand the electrical loads produced under certain driving conditions, possibly causing an electrical malfunction and resulting in a stall.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-voltage wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110008.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 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.

2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Electric range360 mi
Charge time (240V)1.3 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,000 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

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.

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2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E. 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 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E get?

The 2020 Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (23 city / 28 highway).

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