2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
3 recalls — 18 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
18 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
headlights are too bright
AIR BAGS
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
On Friday [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on [XXX] and entering the intersection of [XXX]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
On Friday [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on [XXX] and entering the intersection of [XXX]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all ... Read more
STEERING
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inop... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The vehicle appears to have experienced a braking system malfunction, possibly involving the brake-by-wire system, electronic stability control (ESC), or unintended acceleration event. When the brake pedal was fully depressed, the car suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated forward into a cinder blo... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving on three separate occasions, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was previously diagnosed with a cracked flex plate, and the flex plate was replaced twice; however, the failure pers... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 7, 2024
vehicle's cam shaft failed resulting in major engine damage and costly repairs, vehicle less than 100k miles, same issue as recent GM recall, but this was not included in recall
POWER TRAIN
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
Check engine light came on. Got a code C0020-01. abs pump motor control. Opon further research I found out this is a common issue and I was told to report it to nhtsa for there investigation. I did not have it fixed yet.
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
The engine is locked up
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
I am concerned with the solution to the vehicle recall. After taking care of the recall . You now have to disengage the parking break before driving the vehicle. What damage is happening if you do not do this or what potentially could happen if you do not disengage in the long run. Why was the engin... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Jun 14, 2024
I was driving and all of a sudden a loud sound started occurring and the sound appeared to come from my breaks as if they were about to give out. The car is currently at Mercedes getting looked at. I’m concerned for my safety as I have taken this car in for two other issues in the last couple of m... Read more
POWER TRAIN
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
Within the first week of ownership (delivery on 1/15/24), the car's parking and/or front collision sensors started malfunctioning on a regular basis. The sensors repeatedly gave off false alerts when the car would approach intersections even though no obstacles were in front of, or behind, the car.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
FRONT SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
Windshield cracked on passenger side 2 weeks after purchase. Then a few months later a star formed behind rearview mirror in middle of glass. The windshield is pitted in spots. Then last week the driver window cracked and has ran all the way up the window in a day. I feel like the glass in my car if... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 across all model years (2018–2026).
73
Total Recalls
373
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths