Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls.

Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.

43recall campaigns, model years 2001–2018

2018the most-recalled year (19 campaigns)

Nov 2024newest recall (visibility)

Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.

Every recall 43

Visibility · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2001–2007
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
33,456 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V874000
Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2015–2016, 2018
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
2,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V854000
Visibility · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2001–2007
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
131,653 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V954000
Electrical · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2018
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
242,722 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V365000
Lights · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2008–2009
Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair.
22 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V168000
Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2016
During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V961000
Lights · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2018
The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair.
1,467 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V509000
Visibility · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2006–2007
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
11,356 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V196000

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Body structure · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2015–2016, 2018
The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunro.
15,096 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V197000
Communication · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2018
On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.
67 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V072000
Electrical · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2016, 2018
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V058000
Seat belts · recall issued Jan 2021 · model year 2018
The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position.
24,550 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V032000
Visibility · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2001–2007
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
747,928 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V918000
Communication · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2015–2016
For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.
24,226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V787000
Electrical · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2018
The mounting bracket for the 12-volt battery may not be secured.
26,584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V586000
Seats · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2018
The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
22,637 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V130000
Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model year 2010
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
288,779 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V010000
Lights · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2018
The headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted.
2,364 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V906000
Steering · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2018
If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V872000
Steering · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2015–2016, 2018
A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
6,373 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V850000
Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2018
The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.
104,663 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V838000
Electrical · recall issued Oct 2018 · model year 2018
The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.
4,073 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V725000
Visibility · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle.
387 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V608000
Body structure · recall issued Jul 2018 · model year 2018
Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.
10,826 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V456000
Seats · recall issued Mar 2018 · model year 2018
The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
3,088 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V207000
Seats · recall issued Mar 2018 · model year 2018
The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
99 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V150000
Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2009
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
132,167 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V043000
Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2015–2016, 2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
495,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V627000
Steering · recall issued Apr 2017 · model year 2016
The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.
3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V243000
Electrical · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2008–2009, 2015–2016
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
51 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V177000
Electrical · recall issued Feb 2017 · model years 2015–2016
In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
307,629 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V114000
Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2008–2009
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
104,119 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V017000
Stability control · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed.
62 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V603000
Steering · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.
17 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V438000
Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2008–2009
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
258,163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V363000
Visibility · recall issued Feb 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.
53 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V087000
Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2005–2009
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
711,159 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V081000
Steering · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
28,452 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V845000
Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2008–2009
Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
127,504 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V711000
Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank.
3,039 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V138000
Lights · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2015
" The affected vehicles were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms that allow the owner to change the horizontal adjustment used during the manufacturing process, instead of the proper sealing caps.
9,137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V087000
Steering · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2015
If the steering coupling interlock mechanism is not locked in place, the sliding shaft, which is part of the steering column, could become disengaged from the steering coupling socket due to vibrations, steering thrust, …
10,509 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V598000
Lights · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2008–2009
In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
252,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V177000

Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.

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What they fix. Campaigns by system.

Airbags8
Electrical6
Steering6
Visibility6
Lights5
Body structure3
Seats3
Communication2

Is one open on your C-Class?

A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.

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Questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

43 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2018, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 85.

Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 19 campaigns. 2016: 13, 2015: 11, 2009: 8.

What are most Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls about?

Airbags: 8 of the 43 campaigns. Then electrical (6) and steering (6).

What is the newest Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall?

Visibility, filed Nov 2024 (NHTSA 24V874000): Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.

What is the biggest Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall?

NHTSA 21V058000 (electrical, Feb 2021) covers 1,292,258 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.

How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an open recall?

Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class: problems and best years · All Mercedes-Benz recalls · Recall check

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.

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