8
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz C400 has 8 recalls covering 588,725 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2015: 8
Units affected
589K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 C400, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Structure6
- Electrical system1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Unknown or other1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Complaints
- 10
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz C400 by component
- Steering2 · 39K units
- Structure2 · 18K units
- Air bags1 · 495K units
- Communication1 · 24K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 9,137 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 3,039 units
Mercedes-Benz C400 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, AMG C63, AMG CLA45, AMG GLA45 and 25 more (2014-2020): StructureNo. 23V854000 | Crash risk | 2,976 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, AMG C63, AMG CLA45, AMG GLA45 and 23 more (2014-2020): StructureNo. 21V197000 | Crash risk | 15,096 |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Mercedes Benz B-CLASS Electric; MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, AMG C63S, AMG CLA45 and 69 more (2013-2017): CommunicationNo. 19V787000 | Injury | 24,226 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, AMG C63, AMG C63S, AMG CLA45 and 23 more (2012-2018): Air bagsNo. 17V627000 | Crash risk | 495,290 |
| Dec 16, 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300, C400 (2015): SteeringNo. 15V845000 | Crash risk | 28,452 |
| Mar 10, 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300, C400 (2015): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 15V138000 | Fire | 3,039 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300, C400 (2015): Exterior lightingNo. 15V087000 | Crash risk | 9,137 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300, C400 (2015): SteeringNo. 14V598000 | Crash risk | 10,509 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C400 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C400. 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 C400 have?
8 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz C400, for 588,725 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz C400?
Structure: named in 6 of the 10 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C400, then electrical system (1). 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.