3
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz C240 has 3 recalls covering 913,037 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2011: 3
Units affected
913K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% 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 C240, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags17
- Electrical system14
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Visibility10
- Seat belts7
- Engine6
- Seats6
- Complaints
- 88
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz C240 by component
- Visibility3 · 913K units
Mercedes-Benz C240 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | Mercedes Benz AMG E53, C230, C240, C280 and 20 more (2001-2011): VisibilityNo. 24V874000 | Crash risk | 33,456 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Mercedes Benz C230, C240, C280, C320 and 18 more (2001-2011): VisibilityNo. 22V954000 | Crash risk | 131,653 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Mercedes Benz C230, C240, C280, C320 and 21 more (2001-2011): VisibilityNo. 19V918000 | Crash risk | 747,928 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C240 recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C240. 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 C240 have?
3 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz C240, for 913,037 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is visibility (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz C240?
Air bags: named in 17 of the 88 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C240, then electrical system (14). 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.