2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 448 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 313 | 312 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,139 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 224 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 73 |
| Structure | 4 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 55 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 47 |
| Engine | 15 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 35 |
| Power Train | 3 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.