2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 3 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls

Recall 25V-253: Seat Belts

Reported May 2, 2025 · 46 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.

Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.

Recall 24V-115: Electrical System

Reported Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

Recall 23V-880: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Unknown or Other	3
Service Brakes	3
Air Bags	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Engine	2
Back Over Prevention	1
Power Train	1
Seats	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1

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Recent 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 complaints

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

Engine · reported Jul 19, 2026

Driving a 2024 mercedes c300 on the florida turnpike in the left lane at 70 MPH the engine suddenly slowed down. While the vehicle slowed in heavy traffic I was able to merge to the outside lane where it stopped. I called mercedes emergency who suggested waiting a while and try starting the vehicle . After a few minutes I was able to start the vehicle and drive it to the dealer. The dealers computer acknowledged the stoppage and after three weeks and 500 miles driven by the dealer was not able to determine the cause and plans to replace the engine computer. I AM [xxx] old and afraid to drive…

Electrical System · reported Jul 9, 2026

While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up. Not to mention since I bought the car last February, I have had nothing but issues with my AC turning off which that I have taken to the dealership with video proof and told it was a software update which did not fix the issue. i am paying way too much money for a newer vehicle and having more issues than my 2015 Mercedes Cla 250.

Unknown or Other · reported Jan 8, 2026

The car jerks so hard at times randomly that it feels like I got rear ended and it is completely unsafe. It also does small jerks at times. It's happened driving 70 mph down a highway, making a right turn accelerating slowly. Going slow down the street at 35, at a red light completely stopped or stop sign. There's no rhyme or reason to it. I've taken it to Mercedes five or six times now with the same issue and they have not been able to duplicate the problem. It's currently at Jacksonville Mercedes dealership where I bought it with the foreman. He is with my permission driving it back and…

Electrical System · reported Oct 11, 2025

On Friday [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on [XXX] and entering the intersection of [XXX]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all the dashboard lights came on flashing like crazy. This incident paced my wife and I in a very venerable bad not safe situation. If there was any traffic at in this intersection at that moment it would have been a bad situation. I called MB Walter's they could hear the sounds which were loud and they…

Seats · reported Jul 30, 2025

The driverâs seat in my car moves backward on its own while Iâm driving. Iâve taken the car to the dealership several times, but the issue still hasnât been resolved. This is extremely dangerous and frightening. It has happened twice on the highway, Several times in the dealershipâs garage, And most recently, while I was pulling out of a parking spot: Half of my car was still in the parking area and the other half was already in the street. The road had a curve, so other drivers couldnât see me until they got very close, which could have caused a serious accident. This is a serious…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300: 25V-253 (seat belts), 24V-115 (electrical system), 23V-880 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3).

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.