2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My check-engine light recently illuminated, and diagnostic testing identified fault code P06DA00, relating to the oil pump control valve circuit. I have been quoted over $5,000 to replace the oil control valve and oil pump harness. I was quoted the following by Mercedes Servuce in Manchester, NH-…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“My 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 triggered check engine light with code P06DA (engine oil pressure control) at 40,000 miles. The failed component is an oil pressure control sensor/solenoid worth approximately $200. However, due to Mercedes-Benz's engine design (M264 engine), the entire engine must be…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly…Campaign 20V364000 · Jun 22, 2020
Related service bulletins
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2019-2021 C-Class, G-Class, GLC, GT, S-Class (205, 463, 253, 190 & 222 platforms) vehicles, the engine control unit…
Emissions - 2024100016 · Emissions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Engine problems in other GLC 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GLC 300 | 7 | 33% |
| 2023 GLC 300 | 15 | 27% |
| 2022 GLC 300 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 GLC 300 | 30 | 45% |
| 2019 GLC 300 | 11 | 24% |
| 2018 GLC 300 | 28 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.