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2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300

8 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 soon Seat belts

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.

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

Free repair · 46 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V253000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.

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

Free repair · 1,058 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V446000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 79,676 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.

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

Free repair · 1,558 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V463000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 8,178 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V462000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 143,551 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V445000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

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

Free repair · 6,752 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V678000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

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

Free repair · 8,396 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V189000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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