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2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300

18 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,976 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V854000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Communication

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 242,722 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V365000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,467 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V509000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 15,096 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V197000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 67 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V072000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,292,258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V058000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 24,550 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V032000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 C300, C300 4MATIC, and C43 AMG 4MATIC vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 26,584 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V586000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 22,637 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V130000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,364 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V906000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe and one C300 4Matic Coupe. The steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V872000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,373 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V850000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 104,663 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V838000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.

The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 4,073 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V725000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 387 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V608000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 10,826 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V456000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 3,088 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V207000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 495,290 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V627000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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