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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 15
Latest campaign: May 2, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	May 2, 2025	25V253000
Electrical system	1	Feb 16, 2024	24V115000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 21, 2023	23V880000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 2, 2025Latest campaign


May 2, 202525V253000	Seat belts: front A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V253000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. 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. Risk A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012. Filed under Amg C43, C 300 Campaign NHTSA 25V253000 · May 2, 2025
Feb 16, 202424V115000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,… DetailsHide details for campaign 24V115000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail. Risk An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008. Filed under Amg C43, C 300 Campaign NHTSA 24V115000 · Feb 16, 2024
Dec 21, 202323V880000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V880000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445. Filed under C 300 Campaign NHTSA 23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023

May 2, 202525V253000

Seat belts: front

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V253000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. 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.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
Filed under: Amg C43, C 300
Campaign: NHTSA 25V253000 · May 2, 2025

Feb 16, 202424V115000

Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers

An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V115000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Filed under: Amg C43, C 300
Campaign: NHTSA 24V115000 · Feb 16, 2024

Dec 21, 202323V880000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V880000

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Filed under: C 300
Campaign: NHTSA 23V880000 · Dec 21, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg C43, C 300. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component15

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

15Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	5	33	0	0
Service brakes	4	27	1	0
Unknown or other	4	27	0	1
Engine	3	20	0	0
Air bags	2	13	1	0
Exterior lighting	1	7	0	0
Suspension	1	7	0	0
Lane departure	1	7	0	0
Structure	1	7	0	1
Vehicle speed control	1	7	0	0
Seats	1	7	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	7	1	0
Power train	1	7	1	0
Back over prevention	1	7	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names C-Class, C-Class Phev.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Dashboard reading incorrectly. Blackout screen while driving. Mileage incorrectly reading. Speed limit incorrectly reading while driving the Dashboard pick up the undercarriage camera.”
Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754852
Engine
“Driving a 2024 mercedes c300 on the florida turnpike in the left lane at 70 mph the engine suddenly slowed down. While the vehicle slowed in heavy traffic I was able to merge to the outside lane where it stopped.”
Filed 07/19/2026 · ODI 11751377
Electrical system
“While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up.”
Filed 07/09/2026 · ODI 11749373

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2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent, 25V253000 (reported May 2, 2025), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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