Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls, 2002–2026
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 22 Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years, 2002–2026; the 2018 has the most recall campaigns (19). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 C-Class | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 C-Class | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 C-Class | 3 | 15 |
| 2023 C-Class | 10 | 26 |
| 2022 C-Class | 9 | 26 |
| 2021 C-Class | 7 | 17 |
| 2020 C-Class | 12 | 46 |
| 2019 C-Class | 18 | 78 |
| 2018 C-Class | 19 | 118 |
| 2017 C-Class | 17 | 253 |
| 2016 C-Class | 14 | 321 |
| 2015 C-Class | 14 | 452 |
| 2014 C-Class | 6 | 284 |
| 2013 C-Class | 7 | 574 |
| 2012 C-Class | 7 | 587 |
| 2011 C-Class | 6 | 516 |
| 2010 C-Class | 6 | 472 |
| 2006 C-Class | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 C-Class | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 C-Class | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 C-Class | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 C-Class | 3 | 7 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.