Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls
NHTSA's records list 32 safety recalls covering the Mercedes-Benz C 300 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2018-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 1
- Blank Instrument Panel Display
Component: electrical system. 144,049 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 2
- Blank Instrument Panel Display
Component: electrical system. 144,049 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly
Component: seat belts. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 3
- Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly
Component: seat belts. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 80-Amp Fuse May Fail
Component: electrical system. 31,848 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 8
- Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 310,667 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Fuse Box Installed
Component: electrical system. 443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly
Component: seat belts. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wire Connected to Pre-Fuse Box Could Be Loose
Component: electrical system. 1,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- 80-Amp Fuse May Fail
Component: electrical system. 31,848 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Secured Electrical Wiring Harness
Component: electrical system. 1,558 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 6
- Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 310,667 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly
Component: seat belts. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wire Connected to Pre-Fuse Box Could Be Loose
Component: electrical system. 1,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 79,676 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Secured Electrical Wiring Harness
Component: electrical system. 1,558 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 5
- Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 143,551 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts May Not Fully Retract/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 24,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 9
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 2,976 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,467 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 15,096 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts May Not Fully Retract/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 24,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turbocharger Oil Feed and Return Lines May Leak
Component: engine and engine cooling. 90 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 239 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 12
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 2,976 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 126,443 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Leak Between Fuel Rail and Injectors
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 139 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,467 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 15,096 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Call (eCall) Function May be Disabled
Component: communication. 67 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts May Not Fully Retract/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 24,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Battery may not be Secured
Component: electrical system. 26,584 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Active Brake Assist May Not Engage
Component: forward collision avoidance. 1,957 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Rack Locknut May Fail, Affecting Steering
Component: steering. 6,373 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls 18
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 2,976 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Disabled Emergency Call System
Component: communication. 242,722 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Adjusted Headlights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,467 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle
Component: structure. 15,096 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Call (eCall) Function May be Disabled
Component: communication. 67 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Vehicle Location for Emergency Services
Component: communication. 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts May Not Fully Retract/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 24,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Battery may not be Secured
Component: electrical system. 26,584 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Backs May Improperly Lock
Component: seats. 22,637 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Headlight Adjustment/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,364 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Coupling may not have been Locked
Component: steering. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Rack Locknut May Fail, Affecting Steering
Component: steering. 6,373 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Display of Passenger Air Bag Status
Component: air bags. 104,663 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Starter Battery has Exposed Positive Cable
Component: electrical system. 4,073 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Window may Loosen and Detach
Component: visibility. 387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Beltline Trim may Separate from Vehicle
Component: structure. 10,826 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seatbacks may Not Lock
Component: seats. 3,088 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment
Component: air bags. 495,290 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.