2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 recalls and problems

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 recalls

Recall 24V-874: Visibility

Reported Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.

Recall 22V-954: Visibility

Reported Dec 23, 2022 · 131,653 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

Recall 19V-918: Visibility

Reported Dec 20, 2019 · 747,928 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Electrical System2
Seats2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 103,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · at 95,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2014
I AM corroborating what was submitted on claim 10632020. The front power seats on both sides of my car have failed. When they fail there is a constant battery drain while the car is off that drains the battery completely, causing it to be dead within 8 hours. First my drivers side failed, then within the same year the passenger seat failed. I bought two new batteries and had to argue with the salesmen about whether the batteries were good or bad before I realized the problem was in the seat controls. Mb wanted multiple thousands of dollars to replace 1 seat controller. Overall the electronics…
Electrical System · at 157,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2014
Seat control module draining the battery. Car will not start if not driven for 24 hours. 99% of the cars with the seat control module part number starting with "203" are bad!! Why wont mercedes recall them and replace with new ones free of charge. Its obvious that its a defected part and it will cause other things to go bad. We spend enough hard earned money on buying the car to have to pay for there defective parts. That's why they are called the stealer not the dealer!
Engine · at 103,000 miles · reported May 2, 2014
The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz c32 amg. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled after the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 66,000 miles · reported Apr 14, 2014
This 2002 mercedes c32 is a deathtrap! The electronic components, rear & forward sam, fuel pump, etc, fail at an unusually high rate. The most recent incident involved a fault in the primary fuel pump. The mercedes dealer identified the fault as a faulty plastic power connector on the pump and a failed fuel pressure sensor. They then proceeded to tell me that mercedes benz north america would not sell me a replacement pump; instead, they insisted that I purchase an entire new fuel tank and wiring harness for $3200 parts and thousands of dollars more fro labor. Mercedes benz is aware of a…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 102,000 miles · reported Apr 14, 2014
This 2002 mercedes c32 is a deathtrap! The electronic components, rear & forward sam, fuel pump, etc, fail at an unusually high rate. The most recent incident involved a fault in the primary fuel pump. The mercedes dealer identified the fault as a faulty plastic power connector on the pump and a failed fuel pressure sensor. They then proceeded to tell me that mercedes benz north america would not sell me a replacement pump; instead, they insisted that I purchase an entire new fuel tank and wiring harness for $3200 parts and thousands of dollars more fro labor. Mercedes benz is aware of a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32: 24V-874 (visibility), 22V-954 (visibility), 19V-918 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 103,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.