2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

5 recalls — 222 complaints — 90 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.

Consequence

An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

205 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

COMMUNICATION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more

24,226 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic ... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

288,779 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

495,290 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

STEERING

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insu... Read more

Consequence

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

168 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

222 total complaints 19 crashes 9 fires 13 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	89
ENGINE	18
STEERING	15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
STRUCTURE:BODY	11
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	10
SERVICE BRAKES	8
POWER TRAIN	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6

Incident date: May 5, 2026

Vehicle is a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L engine and 6R80 automatic transmission. The transmission has developed repeated harsh and abnormal shifting behavior, primarily during upshifts between 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears. During these shifts, the vehicle lurches/kicks forward abruptly an... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats). The contact was unable to use all the seats because there were three car seats inside the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, and Toyota on Nicholasville Parts (2100 Lexi... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

While driving cross country, my dash warning light came on and said " In 50 miles your vehicle will lose power and you won't be able to drive more than 5 mph. DEF problem". I spent $70,000 on this vehicle used with 50K miles on it. Recall from 2024, this is unacceptable. Now another recall for steer... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2025

I went into dealer was told there was a car recall for radio update which I later was not provided any documentation for on another visit I noticed a speedometer update was performed to vehicle since the speedometer does not match the actual speed of the vehicle as the other complaint in December 20... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2025

2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. Part number 36160-T6Z-A62-M1 failure, hard code U3000-49. Results in total loss of Honda Sense Safety system. Including Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition,... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2025

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

- Brake assist system failure -Electronic stability control alert - Brake pedal goes to the floor and car doesn't stop -Potential master cylinder malfunction due to faulty part. (See photo below). Safety of self and others put at risk as car became uncontrollable due to complete loss of braking po... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

When my brakes are cold and I stop on a hill...the brakes do not hold and the car moves about a foot forward. Then something kicks in and it jerks the car to a stop (all the while my foot is completely pressed down on the brake. No warning lamps, no lights, nothing...just rolls when brake is complet... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact’s daughter attempted to start the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2025

[XXX]- [XXX]am. Trying to park in YMCA located in camp hill PA. Took soft right turn to park. Car accelerated instead of recognizing break, which I applied when I see it accelerating. Then I left break so it can take emergency break that didn’t happened it keep going and cross over the parking ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2024

Rear Sliding window stuck open and unable to get window to close. Checked online and found that this is an issue that multiple people are reporting. Contacted Dodge and they inform since vehicle is out of warranty that they cant assist. This vehicle is garage kept and is very well taken care of. No... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

My safety system keeps malfunctioning. I am unable to use safety features, blinkers, hazards and gauges of speed, gas and rpm go to zero. I have taken my car several time to the Kia dealership in Arlington Texas and they keep giving me the run around with my concern. They say that don't have codes t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

Driving on [XXX] to Atlanta GA my car would not automatically shift and began to vibrate badly. I was almost hit by other vehicles as I pulled off the highway to check car out. Car was vibrating badly in idle and when I resumed my trip back home the car would not accelerate properly and caused trem... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the two-wheel drive-only message was displayed and traction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was take... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2024

I was driving on the highway my car sort of hesitated for a brief second then continued on as if nothing about one mile later my car began to slow down while I was in traffic so asap I pulled over at this point I could only go about 40 miles per hour which was very terrifying at that time it came ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2024

Problem with phantom reverse automatic emergency braking. Backing up from my driveway causes uncommanded full braking once the vehicle is into the street, except when continuous brake pressure is applied while backing out. This has caused the vehicle to come to a full stop while blocking both lane... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2024

I was driving my 2013 limcoln mks and all of the sudden I could not turn the vehicle left or right. Then I had these 2 warnings: power assist fault and service advancetrac. This is very dangerous. It caused me to run my car into wall in front of me. It could have been a person. I called lincoln and... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair were initially not yet available. The contact then stated that the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminate... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2024

Engine abruptly stopped on the freeway and then flashed low oil warning. Towed car to dealership, where it was said to have total engine failure due to oil pump failure. Safety of me and my fiance (passenger) were put at risk as car stopped on the freeway and we coasted to the shoulder, stopping on ... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2024

The steering on the vehicle is "sticky" or "grabby". It is especially noticeable when trying to drive in a straight line at highway speeds. Car cannot be steered smoothly, but can only be steered with little jerks to the wheel. First noticed the problem after about 4,000 miles, and it has been an is... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

Just over two months owning the vehicle (bought [XXX]) I was driving on a smaller highway at roughly 35 mph when the car suddenly came to a stop. There were no obstacles front or behind or the sides. It threw me forward. I was aching and in shock, but needed to get out of the left lane so I pushed t... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2024

My 2022 Equinox stopped unexpectedly while in traffic. I could not restart the engine. It was towed to the dealer who told me that there were no recalls on this car. I confirmed this by entering the VIN in your data base. However, when I put in 2022 Equinox. it shows multiple recalls including ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

rod bearin system and fuel pump recall expansion system

Incident date: Sep 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the touchscreen on the main computer failed to show the desired display on the lower right side of the screen. The failure occurred intermittently at first but had since become a persistent failure. The contact stated that the system updat... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

Driving my Ford Mustang Mach-E has always been a source of joy, but a recent 250-mile road trip unveiled a concerning issue. The dashboard flashed an error message at least 10 times, warning of "Service Front Camera" and "Pre-Collision Assist Unavailable." Each occurrence led to the disengagement of... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

unknown but I have submitted a previous complaint.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

Incident date: Jul 17, 2023

UKNOWN. DUE TO NHTSA Recall Number 23V215 we are unable to use the front passenger seat of the car. This recall was reported March 29, 2023 and at almost 5 months has no remedy. VW has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2023

In May 2023 a black plastic portion of the roof blew off the car. The plastic part that blew off was around the sunroof. There was no wind or blow to the car or anything like that; there was no prior warning or error message; there were no symptoms in advance. The part simply blew off the vehicle. T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 60-62 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was ab... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2023

The Heat Shield on Exhaust becomes loose, rattles and comes off while driving. Danger to to other drives behind me. See the number of complaints over here - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-3rd-gen-2010-2015/863952-exhaust-heat-shield-loose-and-rattling.html

Incident date: Jul 24, 2023

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH at nighttime, the headlight turned off independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the taillight turned off intermittently and the rear driver’s and the front passenger’... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

In 10 degree weather after warming the car up and driving 15 miles began noticing exhaust smell but wasn't sure it was my car. No warning lights. Arrived at destination parking lot and car began to run rough and stall out and only then did engine light and oil pressure light come on. Strong exhaust... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

The electric steering power goes out while driving almost wrecked into someone at a light turning now ford won’t fix it because it’s been over 10 years but my miles are still under 100,000 miles

Incident date: Dec 14, 2022

On December 14, 2022 at approximately 3:45 pm in rush hour traffic in the high speed lane on i-75 in Bradenton, Fl, the 2014 Mercedes C250 I was driving lost total engine power, traveling from 80mph to 0 in seconds. I had just enough time because of the momentum of the speed I was traveling at to m... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2022

Interior driver door handle not operating. I brought the car to the mechanic and he states this is a common problem and the whole door panel has to be replace for 1000.00. I went home and researched repairs on this and this is a very common issue with mercedes and many mechanics including the one I ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2022

Collision and airbags didn’t go off but should of cause recall and now totaled [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Crash

Incident date: Sep 5, 2022

With no prior warning indicator on braking issues with my 2014 C250, I travelled from Ormond Beach FL to Savannah GA, on I-95 with one stop in Kingsland GA. I still had no warning indicator on breaking issues as I took the off-ramp to Savannah. A failure occurred with the braking system as I exited ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2022

I bought the car from a used car dealer and 4 days later I was going 70 miles a hour down a highway and the studs broke on my right rear tire and the tire fell off.

Incident date: Sep 6, 2022

Steering lock mechanism fails without warning and leaves vehicle and occupants stranded in potentially dangerous location. No onsite repair possible. Vehicle must be towed to authorized dealer for repair. > Safety of car occupants was at risk. > No warning prior to failure. > Repair cost ~!500. ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2022

Incident date: Aug 10, 2022

INSIDE HANDLE DOOR left broke 2019 and right broke 8/10/2022, Senior people is hard to open a broken door and if an accident will happen they can not came out of the car. We took the car to Mercedes Benz dealer and they want to charge to fix it. We took to independent mechanic the 1st time on 2019 ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2022

Incident date: Jun 11, 2022

The Cam Shaft and the boost pressure need to be replaced immediately. I took my car to a Mercedes Benz dealership in Long Island, NY for a regular oil change (nothing was wrong with my car when it went in for the oil change). When they gave me back my car I literally got 1 and half blocks from the d... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2020

MANUFACTURER UNABLE TO REPAIR RECALLED PARTS DUE TO THERE ARE NO MERCEDES BENZ AUTHORIZED SERVICE SITE IN GUAM ACCORDING TO THEIR CUSTOMER-ADVOCACY OFFICE. I AM IN THE PROCESS IN SHIPPING MY CAR BACK TO CALIFORNIA, THROUGH THE MILITARY, BUT THIS MAY AFFECT IT UNLESS IT GETS RESOLVED. PLEASE ADVISE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2022

While parked and locked the cars trunk will randomly open on its own. It has happened at home, work, other parking lots. I will check and make sure it’s closed and I will come bs k to the trunk open.

Incident date: Feb 22, 2022

My Mercedes started smoking from within the cabin. I traced it down to the speaker in the car. I contacted the Mercedes dealership and told them that my speaker was burning and smoking. The service advisor knew exactly the problem and said that the factory amplifier went bad and is causing an ele... Read more

Fire

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	22.0	31.0	25.0	Premium	$3,250

CO2 Emissions: 356.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

90 manufacturer communications from 70 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
220000 SEATS	5
010000 STEERING	4
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	4
100000 POWER TRAIN	4

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

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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

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

160000 STRUCTURE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.

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

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

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

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

020000 SUSPENSION

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MB App iHeart Radio is no longer available after a head unit update

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Oil in engine wiring harness

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Headlamps fogged.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

"Anti-theft protection activated".

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

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

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

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

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

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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.

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE GARMIN SD CARD NAVIGATION FAILS TO CHANGE ROUTE WHEN DEVIATING FROM ORIGINAL, INTERPRETING INCORRECTLY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS ON ROADS, AND WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS ABSENT. MODEL 205. NO YEARS LIS

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 242(B-CLASS) 2014: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION. *LJ

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

MERCEDES BENZ:E-CLASS HYBRID 2013-2015 STARTER MAY NOT REACH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF STARTING PROCEDURES. STOP/START FUNCTION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. *LJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

XENTRY: MESSAGE SHOWING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYING " VISIT WORKSHOP WITHOUT CHANGING GEAR". TO RESET THIS MESSAGE AN IGNITION CHANGE IS REQUIRED. *LJ

220000 SEATS

The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.

220000 SEATS

Noises from flat spring core in backrest

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

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

010000 STEERING

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, IMPLAUSIBLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SIGNAL IS BEING SENT TO ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU). *PE

350000 EQUIPMENT

A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. If required, these are

350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active or message "Starts remaining xxx" in instrument cluster.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.

010000 STEERING

Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were received from the control unit "Traction system". This fault code

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700

160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. To correct this condition, an authorized Merced

198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. An authorized Mercedes-Benz deal

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

XENTRY (MERCEDES): CONTROL UNITS INSTALLED, UNDER DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HAS WATER ENTERING TRAY, CAUSED BY CONDENSATION HOSE OF A/C HOUSING BEING EITHER DISLOCATED, PINCHED, CRUSHED OR LEAKING. MODEL ALL. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 ha

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"MY 2014 CLA-250 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, POSSIBILITY OF ESP WARNING MESSAGE IN THE IC MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY"

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

"SOS mbrace service not activated".

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software update of COMAND Online control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

100000 POWER TRAIN

FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce

010000 STEERING

Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.

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).

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Fault message in display - Right rear turn signal light inoperative

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside mirror fogged.

190000 TIRES

Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's M

MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C250 across all model years (2012–2015).

21 Total Recalls

901 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

50 Reported Crashes

23 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — Year by Year

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Year	Recalls	Complaints
2016	0	1	View
2015	4	16	View
2014 (current)	5	222
2013	7	345	View
2012	5	317	View

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