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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 9, 201919V010000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V010000
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| May 26, 201616V363000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V363000
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| Feb 11, 201616V081000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V081000
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| Apr 11, 201414V177000 | Exterior lighting: tail lightsDimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V177000
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Owner complaints by component516
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 269 | 52 |
| Suspension | 62 | 12 |
| Structure | 50 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 7 |
| Steering | 35 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 2 |
| Power train | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
7 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
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Strong fu Smell after filling tank recently. Checked under the passenger side rear seat and there is some fuel on the top of tank. Local mechanic confirmed and mentioned not to fill tank more than half.”
- Wheels
“Rear brakes backing plates rotted prematurely despite garage kept and well maintained status. While driving, noticed loud scraping and grinding noises from the rear left wheel.”
- Service brakes
“Car was Off and parked when brake line failed. Further inspection was able to identify that brake pipes was slowly corroded thought entire lower part of the brake system causing critical failure of brakes.”
Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years
- 201514 recalls451 complaints
- 20146 recalls284 complaints
- 20137 recalls574 complaints
- 20127 recalls587 complaints
- 20116 recalls516 complaints
- 20106 recalls472 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2011 E-Class5 recalls286 complaints
- 2011 Sprinter5 recalls22 complaints
- 2011 S-Class2 recalls19 complaints
- 2011 CLS-Class3 recalls6 complaints
- 2011 GLK-Class4 recalls133 complaints
- 2011 M-Class3 recalls120 complaints
- 2011 GL-Class3 recalls93 complaints
- 2011 R-Class3 recalls18 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent, 19V010000 (reported January 9, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 269 complaints out of 516 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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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