2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
3 recalls, 20 complaints
25V253000 May 2, 2025
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.
24V115000 Feb 16, 2024
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.
23V880000 Dec 21, 2023
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
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| COMMUNICATION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 19, 2026
Incident date: Jul 8, 2026
Truck did not stop when applying brakes. Message displayed brake system failure and the breaks were spongy. The truck was towed to the dealer and required the master cylinder, gasket, and reservoir to be replaced with 23,403 miles. This appears to be an ongoing issue with GMC Sierra trucks and needs... Read more
COMMUNICATION
Jul 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
During oil change Cadillac mechanic noted camshaft oil seal leak. Video was provided. Mileage on car is 51,534 at that time. I feel that this is too premature and repair requires pulling the engine. Very expensive. Quote was $4,597
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
EGR valve and EGR cooler failure. Engine power was reduced and EGR fuse kept blowing. Has code for EGR flow failure/restriction. Check engine light remains on even when reset
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
Smell gasoline and gasoline on ground. Recall exists for fuel tank but informed my model is not covered but the flange must be damaged as car is currently leaking gas. Car is at Range Rover dealership who says not covered but their is an existing safety recall for my 2011 Range Rover Sports
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
Ioniq 5's yellow air bag wire/harness underneath driver seat has design flaw, many other owners are noticing. In my case the cables are touching the floor, it's a hazard.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
Component: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) The power transfer unit has failed. This appears to be a manufacturing defect identical to those listed under the recall. Left me stranded in traffic.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
My car unexpectedly did a phantom brake at high 60+ mph with no car in front of me. I was so nervous due to car behind me almost colliding into me.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
System Failure: This vehicle has a narrow shelf molded into the dashboard above the glove box. There was a small container of hair lotion stored there that melted in the heat and dripped through the dash and destroyed the electronic control unit or ECU (#89221-60630 Multiplex Computer) and the power... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message "Shift to Park and Restart" was displayed. The contact was able to coast to the side of the roadway and shifted to park(P). The contact was ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 7, 2024
My vehicle is a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe with less than 90,000 miles and the catalytic converters have internally failed causing a $3000 complete replacement of that system in which they state should last a lifetime of the vehicle and it is not even five years old.
ENGINE
Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
In May 2024 my Hyundai Tucson died in a middle of an intersection with no warning. Worse than that is Hyundai motor USA informed me that the car was on a recall list for an engine failure issue that was apart of class action suit . Ans further told me that that were obligated to have the highway tra... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
In May 2024 my Hyundai Tucson died in a middle of an intersection with no warning. Worse than that is Hyundai motor USA informed me that the car was on a recall list for an engine failure issue that was apart of class action suit . Ans further told me that that were obligated to have the highway tra... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
Fuel pump recall received 2/24. Was told no parts available for 2 months. 6/24 parts still not available. Yet Honda is still sending me recall notices. BUT CANNOT GET RECALL DONE BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO PARTS TO DO RECALL AND HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM!!!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that his vehicle had burst in flames while parked in his drive way. The contact called the fire department, however he was able to extinguish the flames using hand held extinguishers. The contact stated that the damage was contained to the fron... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
The engine is locked up
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 11, 2024
Incident date: May 3, 2024
i have a 2016 Kia Soul EV+. The Hghi Voltage Battery Pack Assembly is malfunctioning and it only charges to 30 percent or a 30-mile range. It should charge to a 90-mile range. While driving, it suddenly drops from a 25-mile range to an 18- mile range, I sometimes smell an electrical burning smell... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
FRONT SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
No lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the hood and then blowing white smoke from the exhaust. The electrical connectors to the fan were melted and hot. To the cooling fan, radiator, etc. The fan connector caused the car to over heat.
Fire
ENGINE
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
No lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the hood and then blowing white smoke from the exhaust. The electrical connectors to the fan were melted and hot. To the cooling fan, radiator, etc. The fan connector caused the car to over heat.
Fire
MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 across all model years (2017, 2026).
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Total Recalls
386
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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