2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63
5 recalls, 15 complaints - 102 TSBs
17V017000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold,... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017. Second notices started going out in October 2018 and continue to be mailed as parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer s... Read more
16V363000 May 26, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever regi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
16V081000 Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more
15V711000 Oct 27, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
Consequence
The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployme... Read more
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
14V177000 Apr 11, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Consequence
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 5, 2021
Incident date: Sep 4, 2021
Glass sunroof While driving, heard a loud bang/pop, glass sunroof began to shatter, and fall onto me, creating a unsafe conditions. Pulled over immediately and closed plastic sunshade to prevent entire glass window from collapsing on top of me. Particles of glass and finite glass dust covered inter... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 4, 2018
Incident date: Sep 4, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF CALABASAS, 24181 CALABASAS RD, CALABASAS, CA 91302, 855-744-2458) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAILURE COMMON PROBLEM
AIR BAGS
Aug 25, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUN... Read more
ENGINE
May 14, 2015
Incident date: May 6, 2015
CEL ILLUMINATION, ENGINE MISFIRE, STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING, LOW COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT UPS. NO EXTERNAL COOLANT LOSS DETECTABLE. COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL AND/OR IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. THIS IS CAUSED BY A BROKEN CYLINDER HEAD BOLT. ENGINE COOLANT ENTERS INTO ENGINE OIL. COOLANT MIGHT BE PRE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Feb 14, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING I HAD A LIGHT COME ON MY DASH TELLING ME I HAD LOW COOLANT AND THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE IT FILLED. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES SINCE MY SHORT OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A SEALED UNIT AND SHOULD NOT BE LOSING ANTIFREEZE ANYWHERE. I HAD THE VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 13, 2014
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HEADBOLT FAILURE RESULTING IN COOLANT FLOODING ONE OF THE CYLINDER, LEAKING INSIDE THE ENGINE AND CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS DRIVING AT 20MPH AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, OTHERWISE IT WOULD MOST LIKELY RESULT IN A CRASH. MERCEDES-BENZ USA DENIES THE WID... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 15, 2013
Incident date: Oct 9, 2013
BROWN WIRE IN LEFT TAIL LIGHT CONNECTOR MELTED THROUGH THE CONNECTOR AND TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE, INCLUDING TURN SIGNAL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2013
Incident date: Oct 9, 2013
BROWN WIRE IN LEFT TAIL LIGHT CONNECTOR MELTED THROUGH THE CONNECTOR AND TAIL LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE, INCLUDING TURN SIGNAL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING HAS BURNT UP CAUSING FAILURE OF THE TAILLIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT SIDE ACTUALLY BEGAN PUTTING OUT SMOKE WHEN THE BURNT CONNECTOR FAILED. THIS FIRE COULD HAVE SPREAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING HAS BURNT UP CAUSING FAILURE OF THE TAILLIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT SIDE ACTUALLY BEGAN PUTTING OUT SMOKE WHEN THE BURNT CONNECTOR FAILED. THIS FIRE COULD HAVE SPREAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 12, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING HAS BURNT UP CAUSING FAILURE OF THE TAILLIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT SIDE ACTUALLY BEGAN PUTTING OUT SMOKE WHEN THE BURNT CONNECTOR FAILED. THIS FIRE COULD HAVE SPREAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Apr 9, 2013
CAR DASH DISPLAY INDICATED TO CHECK RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP. WHILE CHECKING THE LAMP, THE LAMP HOLDER ASSEMBLY WAS HOT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE LAMP HOLDER ASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WAS MELTING (SPECIFICALLY AROUND THE GROUND WIRE). THERE SE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C63
102 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
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
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
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
CL-ELWSubframe
Mar 31, 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
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
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
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
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
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-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
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
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
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI54-21-P-062006
May 31, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
LI5421P062006
Dec 3, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 21-P-062006
Jul 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
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.
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
P-SC-2017030011
Mar 17, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
P-SC-2016090006
Jan 6, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Replace Driver-Side and Front Passenger Air Bag
LI0708P0651491
Nov 7, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine sound change after recent software updates.
LI0708P0651491
Nov 7, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine sound change after recent software updates.
LI0708P0651491
Nov 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine sound change after recent software updates.
LI8210P0647661
Aug 26, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged.
LI8285P0581859
Aug 16, 2016
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
"Anti-theft protection activated".
201511002
Feb 26, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. This malfunction of the SRS control unit would illuminate the SRS warning lamp and subsequently deactivat
201511002
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. This malfunction of the SRS control unit would illuminate the SRS warning lamp and subsequently deactivat
201511002
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. This malfunction of the SRS control unit would illuminate the SRS warning lamp and subsequently deactivat
RecallUpdate
Feb 11, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
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
LI91.10-P-048411
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
LI91.10-P-059387
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Noises from flat spring core in backrest
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
P-B-82.85-703
Mar 10, 2014
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
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
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.
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
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
LI35.30-P-058566
Feb 25, 2014
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)
LI46.15-P-058505
Feb 25, 2014
010000 STEERING
Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 25, 2014
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.
LI54.10-P-054089
Feb 25, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery discharged, vehicle does not start.
LI46.35-P-058063
Feb 18, 2014
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
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 12, 2014
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.
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
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
LI54.25-P-056472
Feb 10, 2014
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.
LI14.20-P-052079
Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
P-SC-2014020003
Feb 1, 2014
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
P-SC-2014020003
Feb 1, 2014
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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
S-SC- 2013090008
Feb 1, 2014
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
LI54.65-P-058105
Dec 12, 2013
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
LI33-15-P047471
Dec 4, 2013
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): WITH STEERING AT FULL LOCK, NOISE CAN BE HEARD, LIKE KNOCKING AND/OR CREAKING, COMING FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE WHEN MANEUVERING. MODELS 203 (C240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (SLK350, 55, 280), 209 (CLK 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (C3
LI8270P056963
Aug 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI8285P055695
Aug 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
LI27.20-P-055758
Jul 30, 2013
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
LI33.30-P-056665
Jul 18, 2013
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).
LI82.95-P-056655
Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI47.40-P-053871
Jul 10, 2013
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.
LI82.10-P-053604
Jul 8, 2013
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Fault message in display - Right rear turn signal light inoperative
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).
LI8870P056690
Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Outside mirror fogged.
C1A-130501
Jul 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label
LI46.35-P-055485
Jun 28, 2013
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
LI54-71-P055558
Jan 22, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): DISPLAYED IN MULTIFUNCTION "LANE KEEPING ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE AND ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST IS INOPERATIVE" WHEN DRIVING OVER LANE MARKING. MODELS 204 (C300, 350, 63, 250). *PE
SC-2012070002
Nov 1, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT SOLENOID MAY LEAK OIL DUE TO SETTLING PROPERTIES OF SEAL AND THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH FOUR ADAPTER HARNESSES AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. MODELS 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
LI-91-40P051830
Apr 20, 2012
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES WHEN PULLED OUT, BECAUSE THE STRAP WAS NOT GUIDED BACK PROPERLY. HAPPENS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. *RM UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS
LI-91-40P051830
Apr 20, 2012
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES WHEN PULLED OUT, BECAUSE THE STRAP WAS NOT GUIDED BACK PROPERLY. HAPPENS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. *RM UPDATED 5/22/2012. *JS
LI-72-19-P053604
Apr 18, 2012
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE SIGNAL LIGHT FOR RIGHT REAR TURN IS INOPERATIVE. FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYED. *PE
LI-05-20-P
May 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
LI-27-60-P049270
Apr 4, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM
LI-82-30
Dec 13, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
LI-82-30
Dec 13, 2010
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
LI-82-30
Dec 13, 2010
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
LI-82-30
Dec 13, 2010
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
LI-72-20
Dec 8, 2010
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM
LI-72-20
Dec 8, 2010
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
LI-54-21
Dec 17, 2009
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
XENTRY: EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. POSSIBLE COMPONENTS: LOW BEAMS; FRONT FOG LAMP; HIGH BEAMS; WASHER FLUID PUMP AND THE HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ARE ALSO POTENTIALLY AFFECTED. HARDWARE FAULT IN DRIVER SIDE SAM. MODEL 204. NO MODEL
LI-54-21
Dec 17, 2009
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
XENTRY: EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. POSSIBLE COMPONENTS: LOW BEAMS; FRONT FOG LAMP; HIGH BEAMS; WASHER FLUID PUMP AND THE HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ARE ALSO POTENTIALLY AFFECTED. HARDWARE FAULT IN DRIVER SIDE SAM. MODEL 204. NO MODEL
LI46-20-P-048484
Dec 3, 2009
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: STEERING LEAKY AT INTERNAL OIL LINES. CONNECTOR OF INTERNAL OIL LINE OR SEALING WASHERS/O-RINGS DAMAGED. NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. REMOVE STEERING; REPLACE BOTH INTERNAL OIL LINES; INSTALL STEERING. MO
C1A-091101
Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE
LI91-40-P-047922
Sep 29, 2009
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. AS OF MODIFICATION , THE CONNECTOR HOUSING OF THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR WAS REVISED AND IS IN
LI91-40-P-047922
Sep 29, 2009
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. AS OF MODIFICATION , THE CONNECTOR HOUSING OF THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR WAS REVISED AND IS IN
LI91-40-P-047922
Sep 29, 2009
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. AS OF MODIFICATION , THE CONNECTOR HOUSING OF THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR WAS REVISED AND IS IN
LI91-40-P-047922
Sep 29, 2009
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. AS OF MODIFICATION , THE CONNECTOR HOUSING OF THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR WAS REVISED AND IS IN
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MERCEDES-BENZ C63 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C63 across all model years (2008, 2011).
14
Total Recalls
31
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths