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Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls by model year

NHTSA lists 70 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2026 C-Class model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.

Trims in these campaigns

NHTSA files Mercedes-Benz recalls under trim names, not under "C-Class". These are the trims named in the campaigns above, with how many campaigns name each. Your trim is usually badged on the trunk lid.

• C300 63
• AMG C43 34
• AMG C63 33
• AMG C63 S 15
• C350 11
• C250 9
• C350e 9plug-in hybrid
• C400 8
• C450 5
• AMG C63 S E Performance 2plug-in hybrid

Parts that come up most

Across these years, the parts named most often in C-Class campaigns are:

• Electrical system (17 campaigns)
• Steering (9 campaigns)
• Air bags (9 campaigns)
• Seats (6 campaigns)
• Fuel system, gasoline (5 campaigns)
• Seat belts (4 campaigns)

One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.

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Owner complaints and service bulletins

We write a problems page for each model year with at least 200 owner complaints on file at NHTSA, so some years have none.

• 2017 problems
• 2016 problems
• 2015 problems
• 2014 problems
• 2013 problems
• 2012 problems
• 2011 problems
• 2010 problems

More: all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions

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

Of the model years we list, the 2018 C-Class has the most, with 19 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.

Should I avoid a Mercedes-Benz C-Class with recalls?

Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Not a repair shop, estimates only.