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 are expected to be mailed June 26, 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 b... Read more
144,049 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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.
46 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The 2025 c300 rwd sedan was parked outside for about an hour. After getting back into the car and reversing, the rear camera would not display. The camera/parking interface was activated however there was an error symbol where the camera image is displayed, with a camera crossed through. Restarting... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The panoramic sunroof unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked in my driveway overnight. There was no collision, impact, weather event, vandalism, or any other external cause that could explain the failure. The damaged sunroof remains available for inspection upon request, and security ca... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The panoramic sunroof unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked in my driveway overnight. There was no collision, impact, weather event, vandalism, or any other external cause that could explain the failure. The damaged sunroof remains available for inspection upon request, and security ca... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable. The engine, interior lighting, sounds, and other systems were working however all the screens were completely dead. The car h... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable. The engine, interior lighting, sounds, and other systems were working however all the screens were completely dead. The car h... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable. The engine, interior lighting, sounds, and other systems were working however all the screens were completely dead. The car h... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
VEHICLE IS NEW TO ME AS OF JAN 6, 2026. THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY, BUT WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS FROM D3 TO D2, IT RELEASES AND UNLESS I PRESS THE BRAKE AGAIN IT WOULD GLIDE INTO AN INTERSECTION OR INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY MY SELLING DEALER THREE TIMES AND ANOTHER DEALER O... 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

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 (current) 2 7
2024 3 18 View
2023 8 36 View
2022 8 38 View
2021 7 15 View
2020 9 46 View
2019 17 85 View
2018 18 127 View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

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CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View
AMG GLE63 903 11 View