Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every Amg GLC43 from 2016 to 2026: 34 owner complaints and 49 recalls across 11 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2021 (6). Best fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (2026).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 20 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 6 | 20 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 6 | 21 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 21 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 6 | 20 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 20 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 21 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 21 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2021 (6).
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43 had?
Across 2016–2026, NHTSA lists 49 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).