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Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls and problems

28 recalls and 3,481 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
28
Complaints
3,481
Crashes reported
102
Fires reported
57

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Mercedes-Benz C300 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 C300132927580
2015 C300113859170
2014 C3005946050
2013 C30062629270
2012 C30062675461
2011 C3006480156140
2010 C3006453175170
2009 C30085761418130
2008 C30076722016270

Most reported Mercedes-Benz C300 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1,197
Electrical System678
Steering461
Structure334
Unknown or Other308
Suspension307
Engine306
Exterior Lighting299
Fuel/Propulsion System198
Service Brakes90

All Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
23V-854Dec 15, 20232015–2016StructureMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles.
22V-168Mar 18, 20222008–2009Engine and Engine Cooling, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Exterior LightingMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles.
21V-961Dec 13, 20212016Fuel System, GasolineMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450…
21V-197Mar 19, 20212015–2016StructureMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016…
21V-058Feb 5, 20212016Communication, Electrical SystemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and…
20V-298May 22, 20202012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-787Nov 1, 20192013–2016CommunicationMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-010Jan 9, 20192010–2014Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe…
18V-850Nov 29, 20182015–2016SteeringMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63…
18V-043Jan 10, 20182009–2010, 2013Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350…
17V-627Oct 6, 20172012–2016Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V-252Apr 12, 20172013–2014SteeringMercedes-Benz USA LLC.
17V-243Apr 11, 20172016SteeringMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V-177Mar 14, 20172008–2016Electrical System, Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic…
17V-114Feb 23, 20172015–2016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V-017Jan 10, 20172008–2009, 2012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe…
16V-603Aug 16, 20162016Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18, 2016.
16V-438Jun 15, 20162016SteeringMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2015, to March 1, 2016.
16V-363May 26, 20162008–2011Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350…
16V-087Feb 16, 20162016VisibilityMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 29, 2015, and C450…
16V-081Feb 11, 20162008–2011Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V-845Dec 16, 20152015SteeringMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014.
15V-711Oct 27, 20152008–2009Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V-138Mar 10, 20152015Fuel System, GasolineMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V-087Feb 11, 20152015Exterior LightingMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufactured from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
14V-598Sep 26, 20142015SteeringMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4Matic and C400 4Matic vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to September 18, 2014.
14V-177Apr 11, 20142008–2011Exterior LightingMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011.
12V-557Dec 3, 20122011–2012Fuel System, GasolineMercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz C300?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 has the most reports (672). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz C300 model years 2008–2016.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz C300 problems?

Owners report air bags, electrical system, steering problems most often.