Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg C43 4matic, Amg C63 S E Performance 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 50 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 50 |
| Air bags | 1 | 25 |
| Structure | 1 | 25 |
| Power train | 1 | 25 |
| Engine | 1 | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 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
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that there was white powder discovered inside the vehicle. The contact initially thought that it was mold.”
- Power train
“CEL followed by no crank / no start. Codes u3017 and u0168. Software flashed and no crank / no start returned. SAM & EIS modules replaced and no crank/no start returned with new codes. U103F00 + P143400 + P051300.”
- Electrical system
“I acquired a Mercedes-Benz C300 from Mercedes-Benz of White Plains at [XXX] [XXX] on the last day of XXX Within 2 days of the car sitting in my driveway, I took it out for a drive; the electronic systems failed while I…”
Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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- 2023 CLA-Class1 recall6 complaints
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 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 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Electrical system 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 2026 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.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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