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Representative 2005 model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
183
Latest campaign
Nov 19, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility4Nov 19, 2024
24V87400022V95400021V19600019V918000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 19, 2024Latest campaign
Nov 19, 202424V874000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V874000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V874000 · Nov 19, 2024
Dec 23, 202222V954000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V954000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V954000 · Dec 23, 2022
Mar 19, 202121V196000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V196000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V196000 · Mar 19, 2021
Dec 20, 201919V918000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V918000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V918000 · Dec 20, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component183

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
183Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
14Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine4826100
Power train3620100
Air bags3519509
Engine and engine cooling2413100
Unknown or other137001
Fuel/propulsion system137003
Electrical system116000
Vehicle speed control95100
Steering74000
Seat belts63303
Fuel system63000
Gasoline63000
Structure53000
Service brakes53000
Exterior lighting42000

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Broken rear subframe because of rust and corrosion with perforation. Manufacturer refused to cover the repair.”

    Filed 08/05/2026 · ODI 11755114
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose and landed in the contact's lap.”

    Filed 04/30/2026 · ODI 11734789
  • Structure

    “While driving at approximately 70 mph on a highway, the rear subframe of the vehicle suddenly and catastrophically failed. This caused the vehicle to fishtail violently and nearly led to a serious highway accident.”

    Filed 06/25/2025 · ODI 11669316

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent, 24V874000 (reported November 19, 2024), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 4 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 183 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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