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Mercedes-Benz C Class Recalls

23 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz C Class (0–2024).

23

Active recalls

0

Resolved recalls

23

Total recalls

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REC-006345active

2024 Mercedes-Benz C Class

The driver’s seat belt safety cap may have been incorrectly installed and could become loose. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.

Light Vehicle

29 Apr 2025

REC-006026active

2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing issue, a retaining screw between the vehicle’s electrical wiring and the fuse box located in the front passenger footwell may not have been tightened sufficiently. As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion whilst driving. In addition, electrical resistance in the wiring could increase resulting in a vehicle fire.

Light Vehicle

15 July 2024

REC-005751active

2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing issue, the battery ground point connection bolts may not have been tightened to specification. This could increase the electrical resistance of the connections, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Light Vehicle

10 Aug 2023

REC-005750active

2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing issue, the battery ground point connection bolts may not have been tightened to specification. This could increase the electrical resistance of the connections, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Light Vehicle

10 Aug 2023

REC-005749active

2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing issue, the battery ground point connection bolts may not have been tightened to specification. This could increase the electrical resistance of the connections, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Light Vehicle

10 Aug 2023

REC-005711active

2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.

Light Vehicle

27 June 2023

REC-005620active

2001–2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class Model 203.7 (with code 413 panoramic glass sliding roof)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the sliding sunroof panel and frame may not have been bonded correctly. As a result, the sunroof panel may detach from the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

16 Feb 2023

REC-005568active

2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing defect with a weld on the transmission mount, the connection between the transmission and propeller shaft may become separated. As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of power whilst driving.

Light Vehicle

28 Nov 2022

REC-005561active

2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

It is possible when opening the trunk lid, water may enter through after heavy rain or use of a high-pressure cleaning device. As a result, moisture could enter and may cause a short circuit. In addition, a risk of vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.

Light Vehicle

10 Nov 2022

REC-005452active

2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a software issue, the overhead control panel may fail. In this case, voice connection with the emergency call centre may fail and vehicle data will not be transferred.

Light Vehicle

2 June 2022

REC-005420active

2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a manufacturing issue, an electrical wire may have been routed incorrectly in the engine compartment causing damage to its insulation and resulting in a short circuit.

Light Vehicle

3 May 2022

REC-005037active

2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Due to a software issue the engine may turn off without warning and it may also prevent the vehicle from being restarted.

Light Vehicle

13 Jan 2022

REC-000974active

2018 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

The headlight adjustment may not be correct.

Light Vehicle

28 Oct 2020

REC-003912active

0 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

The software of the vehicle may not be programmed to usual specifications, resulting in the headlamp range function not working correctly.

Light Vehicle

25 Mar 2020

REC-003901active

0 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

During assembly the tie rod may have been incorrectly mounted to the right front axle stub.

Light Vehicle

31 Oct 2019

REC-000933active

2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

Lock nuts with possible production deviations may have been installed in the steering system of certain vehicles.

Light Vehicle

26 May 2019

REC-000905active

2014–2015 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

Lock nuts with possible production deviations may have been installed in the steering system of certain vehicles.

Light Vehicle

26 May 2019

REC-000929active

2018 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

The ESP software may not meet the specifications. In certain scenarios the brake lights may be permanently activated and a warning message about the brake light malfunction would be displayed in the instrument cluster. As a result, the ESP function would be deactivated and the parking brake could no longer be moved from its current position.

Light Vehicle

31 Jan 2019

REC-000922active

2014–2017 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

In certain vehicles, an electric line in the engine compartment may have been routed incorrectly. This line may chafe on a reinforcement strut during vehicle operation.

Light Vehicle

11 Nov 2018

REC-000903active

2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

Torque peaks may arise in the drivetrain in the vehicle under pulling-away manoeuvres on a wet road. This may lead to failure of the drive shaft.

Light Vehicle

6 Dec 2017

REC-003778active

0 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

The bolt securing the steering coupling may not have been tightened correctly during manufacture. This may result in the steering coupling detaching from the steering shaft.

Light Vehicle

20 Apr 2017

REC-003740active

0 Mercedes-Benz C Class

The lower lip section of the front spoiler may not have been attached to the vehicle according to specifications and it is possible that the section of the spoiler may separate from the vehicle.

Light Vehicle

5 Sept 2016

REC-003736active

0 Mercedes-Benz C CLASS

The high pressure fuel line may not have been manufactured to specification.

Light Vehicle

29 Aug 2016