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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 1, 202626V281000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V281000
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| May 2, 202525V253000 | Seat belts: frontA loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V253000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg C43 4matic, Amg C63 S E 4matic+, C 300, C 300 4matic. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 2 | 50 |
| Structure | 1 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 25 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 25 |
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
- Back over prevention
“The 2025 c300 rwd sedan was parked outside for about an hour. After getting back into the car and reversing, the rear camera would not display.”
- Structure
“The panoramic sunroof unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked in my driveway overnight. There was no collision, impact, weather event, vandalism, or any other external cause that could explain the failure.”
- Electrical system
“After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable.”
Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years
- 20261 recall4 complaints
- 20252 recalls4 complaints
- 20243 recalls15 complaints
- 202310 recalls26 complaints
- 20229 recalls26 complaints
- 20217 recalls17 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2025 E-Class3 recalls10 complaints
- 2025 Sprinter2 recalls4 complaints
- 2025 GLE-Class2 recalls30 complaints
- 2025 GLC-Class4 recalls48 complaints
- 2025 S-Class3 recalls2 complaints
- 2025 GLS-Class1 recall10 complaints
- 2025 GLA-Class1 recall4 complaints
- 2025 G-Class3 recalls5 complaints
- 2025 EQE4 recalls4 complaints
- 2025 CLE-Class1 recall3 complaints
- 2023 CLA-Class1 recall6 complaints
- 2023 Metris4 recalls2 complaints
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent, 26V281000 (reported May 1, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Back over prevention is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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