46
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 46 recalls covering 3.48 million vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (20). Owners filed 68 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
46
Most for 2018: 20
Units affected
3.48M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
68
+19.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C 300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
68 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine150
- Unknown or other77
- Electrical system75
- Fuel/propulsion system56
- Structure53
- Steering33
- Forward collision avoidance29
- Complaints
- 495
- Crashes reported
- 27
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 26
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz C 300 by component
- Electrical system15 · 2.07M units
- Seat belts4 · 42K units
- Seats4 · 35K units
- Steering4 · 15K units
- Communication3 · 25K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 223K units
- Structure3 · 29K units
- Air bags2 · 600K units
Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls
The 25 newest of 46
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 have?
46 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz C 300, for 3.48 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (15 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Engine: named in 150 of the 495 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C 300, then unknown or other (77). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.