2023 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

9 recalls, 36 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Defect Description

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 d... Read more

Consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. 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 J... Read more

310,667 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Consequence

An incorrect fuse box 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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

443 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

46 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

1,058 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

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. ... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

31,848 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 cu... Read more

79,676 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

8,178 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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, ... Read more

1,558 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

143,551 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

36 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
STEERING	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
AIR BAGS	2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
POWER TRAIN	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

The camera associated with the Honda Sensing features has failed, resulting is multiple warning lights and non functioning safety features.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

when honda service perfomed the recall repair on 12/12/2024. We notice that there is something wrong with the vehicle and we immediately report to Honda service and return the vehicle the following day for further diagnosis but the Honda service failed to resolved the issue until now. We spend out o... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

I was driving and my engine seized and my car is now undrivable. I immediately looked up recalls and see that there were several recalls and recalls surrounding the engine as well. I am told I now need a brand new engine and was referred to file a report as the issue experienced should not have bee... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2025

I’m filing this complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Yukon Denali (VIN: [XXX] , MSRP ~$76,805) with an unresolved L87 engine recall. I made an appointment at my local GMC dealership on 5/8/25 specifically for the L87 recall. Upon arrival, staff only documented the Serial Data Gateway Module recall, wh... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2025

Incident date: May 23, 2025

I was driving the truck and first I got a "Software Update Needed Vehicle must be parked and off" this was followed quickly be a "low tire pressure alarm" 3 times in a short distance then I got a message "Antilock brake issue do not drive over 62 MPH or vehicle may not stop" then the brakes began to... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: May 23, 2025

At 68,000 miles, the transmission began experiencing symptoms of a failed transmission. I took it to the dealer and they confirmed that there was a CONCERN HARSH SHIFT ON 3RD GEAR AND DIAGNOSE DIRECT DRUM CAUSING CUST CONCERN AND SHUDDER CONCERN TORQUE CONVERTER. This diagnosis caused the vehicle to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact became aware that the brake lights were inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2023

After picking up my car from Autonation Chevrolet for the same issue I am reporting, I was driving, and the car dashboard lights all came on. The AC stopped working, too.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

Component failed: while traveling at 65 mph on [XXX] the black tank (waste tank) fell from its mounting brackets and hitting the road way. At the time approximately 10 gallons on clean water was in the tank. No warning or way to know it dislodged from its brackets. I was flagged down by a passing ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2024

I hit a pole in early April, and brought it to a shop - Casey’s in Brentwood - to have it fixed. The car had no warning lights or issues. They needed to take off the front of the car to repair the body damage. They discharged the car to us, and I noticed a battery light was on. We called a few day... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 19, 2024

Same like my other 2 claims for livery vehicles Vehicle started losing RPMs and jerking while clients on board. Excessive fumes from exhausts started Diagnostics- misfire on a cylinder cause by faulty engine lifters. They all start like that. That also caused a cam shaft damage. Repairs paid out ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the client's vehicle was parked in the driveway and turned off, while the client was reaching into the rear driver-side seat area the vehicle began to erroneously roll backward causing the rear door to make contact with the client, and t... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel was jerking and pulling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2024

The power steering completely failed. Yes! It is available for inspection! If this had occurred during highway speeds (80 mph here) ... OMG! No, the vehicle is not drivable (no steering) so it has not been inspected by anyone but me. The vehicle was fine the day before. This apparently happened whil... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

1. Im experiencing an ABS module failure (Honda calls it VSA module). 2. When the system messed up it causes my traction control and anti-lock brakes to turn off. 3. The problem has been reproduced as it keeps randomly turning all of the systems on and off randomly, multiple times during a singl... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

This car keeps shutting off and having overheating issues on and off while driving. I have replaced all pistons, fuel injectors, relays, gaskets, thermostats, hoses, and the catalytic converter. I've seen that over 60,000 cases have been reported about this issue with this vehicle and these vehic... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Oil pressure light came on and immediately the engine was blown. it has been at the dealership for 4 months now, they replaced the engine, then it was the throttle. now it is something else. Obviously, this car is not repairable and this and all cars like it should have a recall. there are WAY... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

The contact owns a 1996 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the Takata air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The man... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

I have owned the car new since July 1, 2023. About a month into ownership the TPMS light came on. My wife was close to a tire shop so they checked all the pressures and all were fine. The light started coming on with regularity, any drive over about 25 miles would trigger it 99% of the time and it w... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2023

car had a smell of gas diesel fumes inside cabin from air conditioning system. number of oil leaks over the years as well. now car at dealer for repair over 10 month. not fixed yet. number of problem with same diesel engine on line, even article i found . car was sold as CPO , it was new unregister... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2023

Unknown. I am awaiting to get a backup camera recall fixed on this car since 04/18/2023. I scheduled an appointment to get this recalled fixed for 05/30/2023. The Ford Dealership called on 04/27/2023 and cancelled the appointment, stating the parts are not available and that I would be notified by F... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was in... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The contact stated that while driving downhill approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure the "Power Steering Assist" message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2023

Dear Mr; I own a 2011 Toyota Prius, and this week my brakes failed while driving down the highway. The ABS and Break lights and the ESP warning light on the instrument panel come on. The brake pedal is hard and has an intermittent hum in the engine area. The scanner gave the code C1391 / ACC PRE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2023

Something is wrong with the brake assist system. The car was serviced literally towards the end of may and the brake assist service light keeps turning on. It is now causing the vehicle to have a check engine light that comes and goes as it pleases and the car now thinks that it is a bucking bronco ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2023

Incident date: Dec 5, 2022

The UConnect screen in a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee intermittently stops working, freezes, or is non-responsive when touched when the car is started. It has only happened when the car is started, not while driving. This is a problem as I rely on the rear camera view to be certain no one is walking or ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2022

During a routine oil check, mechanic stated that the steering rack was leaking. Upon replacement of the steering rack replacement, mechanic discovered that the steering pump was also leaking. No repairs could be done to either, rack or pump, and both steering rack and the steering pump were replaced... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his grandmother was driving 35 MPH, the temperature gauge started rising quickly and she saw steam coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park the vehicle a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2022

Car issued an alert for Low Coolant, I checked next morning only to find that the coolant tank was empty. This warning could have alerted long back when the level fell below "Min" marker. Owners cannot notice this leak because the coolant doesn't drip on the floor. Took it to an independent service ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2022

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? HEADLIGHTS How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? THE LIGHTS RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent serv... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2022

My vehicle is involved in the vulnerable Kia's lack of a theft immobilizer. I just contacted Kia service to make an appointment for the software update and was advised that my vehicle is not listed on the recall list though I was eligible for a steering wheel lock. I purchased a steering wheel loc... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the back over prevention camera needed to be replaced; however, the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The manu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the occupant classification system (OCS) seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicl... Read more

MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 across all model years (2017, 2026).

90 Total Recalls

383 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

30 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	1	View
2025	2	7	View
2024	3	20	View
2023 (current)	9	36
2022	9	39	View
2021	7	16	View
2020	9	48	View
2019	17	87	View
2018	18	128	View
2017	15	1	View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View
AMG GLE63	903	11	View

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