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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, filed between March 25, 2022 and July 24, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages: lock | July 24, 2026 | Crash risk |
| Seat belts: front | May 2, 2025 | Crash risk |
| Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers | June 14, 2024 | Fire risk |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump | December 21, 2023 | Crash risk |
| Electrical system: wiring | June 30, 2023 | Crash risk |
| Electrical system: wiring | June 30, 2023 | Fire risk |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump | June 26, 2023 | Crash risk |
| Electrical system: rear compartment/trunk | September 12, 2022 | Fire risk |
| Steering: steering wheel/handle bar | March 25, 2022 | Crash risk |
Latches/locks/linkages: lockCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.
What could happen. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Seat belts: frontCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
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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.
Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakersFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat.
What could happen. An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pumpCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
What could happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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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.
Electrical system: wiringCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
What could happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Electrical system: wiringFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
What could happen. An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pumpCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: AMG C43, AMG C63 S, C300
What is wrong. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What could happen. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Electrical system: rear compartment/trunkFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.
What could happen. An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.
The fix. Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090011.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.
Steering: steering wheel/handle barCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: C300
What is wrong. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
What could happen. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mercedes-Benz may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mercedes-Benz customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the C-Class
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (2)
- 2024 (3)
- 2023 (10)
- 2021 (7)
- 2020 (12)
- 2019 (18)
- 2018 (19)
- 2017 (17)
- 2016 (14)
- 2015 (14)
- 2014 (6)
- 2013 (7)
- 2012 (7)
- 2011 (6)
- 2010 (6)
- All years
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.