2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
0 recalls — 2 complaints — 74 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Apr 7, 2026
Incident date: Apr 6, 2026
Rear subframe has rust and holes. Dealer is saying not covered under warranty and asking for $8000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
I am reporting a structural failure of the rear subframe due to corrosion on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC. The failure was diagnosed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, who confirmed that the rear subframe has corroded and broken, compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle. This is... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
74 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
ELW -Intake Line
Sep 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (a??MBUSAa??) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle
ELW-RearSubframe
Mar 10, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
ELW-RearSubframe
Mar 10, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
ELW-RearSubframe
Feb 10, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle rega
LI32.25-P-066246
Jul 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear ax
LI32.25-P-066246
Jul 11, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear ax
LI68.05-P-060306
Jan 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed
LI68.05-P-060307
Jan 9, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the
LI09.00-P-074093
Dec 8, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 a?? Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
LI4245P073405
Aug 2, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.
LI4245P073405
Aug 2, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.
2017030004
Jan 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
2017030004
Jan 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
2017030004
Jan 14, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
Launch NCU - 202
Jan 7, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
Launch NCU - 202
Jan 7, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Cla
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658
Aug 26, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.00-P-060741
Aug 24, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shifting complaints and transmission fault codes in vehicles with transmission 725.0
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI35 30-P-058566
Aug 5, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
P-SC-2019050006
May 28, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary
LI83-70-P-064480
May 22, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
"High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster
LI54-10-P-069831
May 21, 2019
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electric range is reduced after brief period
LI82-85-P-069789
May 20, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NTG 5.5 head unit - Browser shows "Fault during authentication" message
LI54-71-P-068935
May 2, 2019
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
BR205 Facelift - Blind Spot Assist may activate without obvious cause
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI54 65-P-066765
Oct 25, 2017
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI91.10-P-054769
Jan 10, 2017
220000 SEATS
Driver and front passenger seats make cracking noise when cornering
2015090006
Oct 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI07-70P061851
Jul 27, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AT 5 MPH BUT ENGINE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED VIA ECO START STOP DUE TO MISMATCHED LEVELS OF SOFTWARE. MODEL 2014-15 217, 222. *PE
LI07-70P061851
Jul 27, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AT 5 MPH BUT ENGINE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED VIA ECO START STOP DUE TO MISMATCHED LEVELS OF SOFTWARE. MODEL 2014-15 217, 222. *PE
SC-2015060002
Jul 17, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
MERCEDES: DETERMINATION OF A LEAKAGE AT TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED LINE, WHICH FAILS TO MEET SERIES PRODUCTION, NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2015-16 190 (GTS), 205 (C-CLASS). *PE
SC-2015070001
Jul 17, 2015
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
MERCEDES: SOFTWARE UPDATE IS REQUIRED DUE TO NOT MEETING CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. MODEL 2016 190. *PE UPDATED 10/9/15. *PE
LI27-00-P-060097
Jul 7, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
XENTRY (DAIMLER): AFTER KEY CYCLE, VEHICLE IN LIMP HOME MODE, RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION DUE TO BEING STUCK ON CLUTCH PACK OR THE SHIFT VALVE FAULT. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI03-10P060916
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
XENTRY (DAIMLER): DUE TO UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCE OF PISTON WRIST PIN, RESULTING IN KNOCKING, CLATTERING/RATTLING NOISES, CAUSING AN ENLARGE END FLOAT CONNECTING ROD IN PISTON, FROM CRANK ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE WHEN COLD. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTE
LI91-00-P-061754
Jun 30, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
XENTRY (DAIMLER): SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE AN INCOMPLETE NORMALIZATION OF SEAT CUSHION AND BLOCKING BETWEEN SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND CONTROL UNIT DETECTS BLOCKAGE AND ABORTS NORMALIZATION SEQUENCE. MODEL 222 (CODE 232 + 224 +305). NO YEARS LIS
LI91-00-P-061754
Jun 30, 2015
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
XENTRY (DAIMLER): SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE AN INCOMPLETE NORMALIZATION OF SEAT CUSHION AND BLOCKING BETWEEN SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND CONTROL UNIT DETECTS BLOCKAGE AND ABORTS NORMALIZATION SEQUENCE. MODEL 222 (CODE 232 + 224 +305). NO YEARS LIS
LI91-00-P-061754
Jun 30, 2015
220000 SEATS
XENTRY (DAIMLER): SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE AN INCOMPLETE NORMALIZATION OF SEAT CUSHION AND BLOCKING BETWEEN SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND CONTROL UNIT DETECTS BLOCKAGE AND ABORTS NORMALIZATION SEQUENCE. MODEL 222 (CODE 232 + 224 +305). NO YEARS LIS
LI82-70-P061724
Jun 26, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RINGTONE VOLUME OR INCOMING CALLS ARE TOO LOUD, EVEN WHEN VOLUME IS LOW AND SOFTWARE NEED TO BE UPDATED AND NO PARTS REPLACED. MODEL 205. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SC-2015050002
Jun 12, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MERCEDES: SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE INSTALLED THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SEALING (SCREW) CAPS AND THEY SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT NEXT DEALER VISIT. MODEL 2015 205 (C CLASS). *PE
SC-2015050002
Jun 12, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES: SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE INSTALLED THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SEALING (SCREW) CAPS AND THEY SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT NEXT DEALER VISIT. MODEL 2015 205 (C CLASS). *PE
LI54-18-P-057927
Jun 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
XENTRY (DAIMLER): STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT ARE FAULTS RELATING TO THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR AND/OR OXYGEN SENSOR DUE TO OCCASIONAL TRANSITION RESISTANCE AT CONTACTS, CAUSING ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP TO BE INACTIVE. MODEL ALL.
CB-2015060006
Jun 1, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MERCEDES: ON SOME VEHICLES LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS MISTAKENLY INSTALLED AND CAUSES CLEARANCE CONDITION AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. MODEL 2015 212, 218 (E, CLS). *PE
C1A-15-06-01
Jun 1, 2015
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: INFORMATION PROCEDURES ON THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN DASHBOARD OF SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2015 205 (C CLASS). *PE
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
S-B-15.40/73
Dec 9, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-B-15.40/73
Dec 9, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI46-35P059241
Jun 20, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117
LI46-35P059241
Jun 20, 2014
010000 STEERING
XENTRY (MERCEDES): AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, SEVERAL ISSUES OCCURS, AN ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUNDS IS HEARD, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING MESSAGE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, SERVICE REQUIRED. STEERING SYSTEM IS SLUGGISH. MODEL 117
S-B-00.01/106
Jun 18, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-B-00.01/106
Jun 18, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI72.40-P-058875
Apr 10, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
Passenger side outside mirror glass adjusts itself at random at ignition on/off
P-B-00.20-105
Mar 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
In addition to the information published in the Introduction into Service Manual, note maintenance interval changes for model 205.
P-B-00.20-105
Mar 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
MY-All Model 205, Maintenance Interval
LI8295P054406
Aug 28, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"SOS mbrace service not activated".
LI82.95-P-054406
Aug 28, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
MERCEDES-BENZ C220 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C220 across all model years (1994–1994).
1
Total Recalls
152
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths