2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
0 recalls — 1 complaints — 78 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Mar 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 18, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
78 manufacturer communications from 59 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 6 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 6 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
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
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
NCU-2023060003
Jun 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (a??MYa??) 2016 a?? 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning contro
LI72.00-P-075743
Jan 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows. Cause Damage to protective coating of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim element. Remedy 1. Check if the problem can
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
LI54.10-P-071499
Mar 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt bat
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"" "
LI8285P070107
Aug 27, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
LI8285P070107
Aug 27, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8860P073470
Aug 11, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
LI8200P073331
Aug 10, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Intermittently after bus sleep the lower control panel LCP and upper control panel UCP may be panel UCP may be inoperable.
LI8270P073025
Aug 9, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.
Launch EW NCU
Jul 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Launch EW NCU - Low Pressure Fuel Hose MY 15-17 205 213 253 172
LI8220P073063
Jun 16, 2021
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
LI08.00-P-072749
Apr 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range
2017030004
Jan 14, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
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.
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
LI46.15-P-071669
Sep 16, 2020
010000 STEERING
Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
340000 COMMUNICATION
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
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
LI82.10-P-062049
Jun 30, 2020
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged
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
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
LI82.85-P-071023
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
NTG5.5 Audio 20 with codes 355 and 357: Vehicle positioning inaccurate / implausible, route guidance not possible
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Information Label on Tire Sealant
P-SC-2020020001
Feb 7, 2020
190000 TIRES
Information Label on Tire Sealant
LI77 30-P-070145
Aug 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fraying Headliner Cords
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
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
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-069725
May 20, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
COMAND Online (code 531): Wrong date in system settings, incorrect time in instrument cluster
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
LI07 70-P-066276
Mar 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
LI8262P0634113
Nov 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Disturbed Antenna Signal.
LI8285P0633424
Nov 29, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
LI9110P0633475
Nov 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close.
LI8285P0602587
Aug 29, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Reset the customer-specific data and perform a software update of the AUDIO20 control unit.
LI8210P0644042
Aug 26, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamp fog.
LI8285P0647651
Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
LI8285P0633423
Aug 25, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
LI8260P0646761
Aug 15, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CD/DVD No longer ejected or drawn in.
LI8370P0644803
Aug 11, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
High voltage battery warning message in instrument cluster.
LI54.18-P-062956
Jun 28, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI42.20-P-063685
Jun 8, 2016
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Parking brake warning message in instrument cluster - Moisture ingress in Electronic Stability Program (ESP) connection
Enclosures
Mar 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following part numbers should no longer be installed and any existing stock on hand must be returned to your facing PDC via Special Return, use Item Category SCM Authorized Part Return; include a copy of the NCA as your authorization to
201602006
Jan 8, 2016
134100 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Recall Campaign stop-sale order for Fixed Glass Panel on Panoramic sunroof
2015120008
Dec 1, 2015
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the affected vehicles, an additional blind rivet is needed near the front left suspension strut. An author
2015120008
Dec 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the affected vehicles, an additional blind rivet is needed near the front left suspension strut. An author
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
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
LI82.85-P-059362
Jul 8, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Audio 20 control unit (A26/17) or COMAND Online control unit (A26/17) does not start (central display dark/ no audio output) and is not recognized with XENTRY Diagnostics although the fuses and the power supply are OK.
LI82.85-P-059356
Jul 8, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The animation in individual vehicle settings such as, e.g. mirror folding function or seat belt adjustment is missing. Note: The functions of these vehicle settings are not affected.
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".
LI82.85-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 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