2025 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
2 recalls, 7 complaints
26V281000 May 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall w... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
At a stoplight the truck began running rough. When the light turned green, the truck failed in just 3 blocks (approximately 1 minute). Power was greatly reduced. Check engine illuminated on dashboard, then another red icon, followed by a stop safely now message. Immediately I attempted to pull over ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
Was in a car accident on Wednesday may 27,2026 . Crashed at a speed of about 51 if not more and NONE of the air bags deployed. I have spoken to my insurance and they said I needed to file a complaint or claim someway else for the airbags not deploying.
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
I test drove a 2026 Silverado 1500 at Hanania Chevrolet in Saint Augustine Florida on [XXX]. Before the test drive, I advised the salesperson in the rear seat that the Service Brake Assist light was on at the instrument panel. He advised that the light needed to be reset and he would have it taken... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
I was driving to work as I normally do and work is only 15 miles away from home I get to work turn into the parking lot stop to scan my badge and I hear knocking noise I thought it was coming from the truck in front of me but after he moved on I still heard the noise and I found a parking spot as s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
While lowering the convertible top on my Mini Cooper Convertible, the trunk partition was not fully in place. Normally, the vehicle will prevent the roof from operating or provide a notification if the partition is not correctly positioned. In this case, the safety interlock system failed to warn me... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
While lowering the convertible top on my Mini Cooper Convertible, the trunk partition was not fully in place. Normally, the vehicle will prevent the roof from operating or provide a notification if the partition is not correctly positioned. In this case, the safety interlock system failed to warn me... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to restart. T... 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
386
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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