Mercedes-Benz C Class — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 1, 2026
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cle Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Apr 17, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer during recall 8297011 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-105) may not have been done correctly. As
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cle Class, Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv, Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv, Mercedes-Benz Eqe Sedan, Mercedes-Benz Eqs Sedan
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 17, 2025
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the driver's seat belt may not have been installed properly. Over time, the seat belt could become loose and detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Jun 14, 2024
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, a wire in the pre-fuse box may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This could a
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Feb 16, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the 80 A fuse may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuse could overheat and fail. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Eqe Sedan, Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv, Mercedes-Benz Eqs Sedan
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Dec 15, 2023
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the p
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 30, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the transmission wiring harness may be too short. As a result, the wiring could be damaged by contact with the front driveshaft. If this happens, there could b
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Jun 30, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the bolts for some 12 V and 48 V ground connections may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the wiring harness might overheat and melt. On plug-in h
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 23, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Dec 22, 2022
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Sep 9, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the trunk causing the signal acquisition and actuation module (SAM) to short circuit. If this happens, the tail lamps may not work, the r
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Visual System
High risk
Apr 12, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glb Class, Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Mar 18, 2022
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Issue: During servicing at a dealership, a small number of vehicles may have received an incorrect software update to one or more control units. As a result, the electronic stabili
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Accessories
High risk
Dec 23, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, there may be a software problem with the communications module. As a result, the emergency call feature may
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Eqs Sedan, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glb Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Aug 16, 2021
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, an incorrect passenger-front airbag may have been installed during a previous repair. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Safet
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Jul 23, 2021
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
This recall is for certain vehicles inspected under Mercedes-Benz recall 7891003 (Transport Canada recall 2019-668) that require a second inspection. On certain vehicles, the sunro
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 5, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not get adjusted correctly a
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glb Class, Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 1, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain C and E-Class convertible models, the head restraints on the rear seats may not have been properly assembled. As a result, the head restraints may not latch prope
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Apr 7, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat position switches. As a result, the airbags and seat belt force limiters may not work properly in a crash. Sa
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gt Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Mar 22, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Coupe, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Other
High risk
Mar 3, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module could be deactivated. As a result, the eCall may not work properly when the
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Feb 12, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle loca
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz A Class, Mercedes-Benz B Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 3, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain C-Class cabriolet models equipped with the PRE-SAFE system, the front seat belts may not retract completely to their storage position. Canadian regulations require seat
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Accessories
High risk
Feb 1, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Gls Class, Mercedes-Benz Slc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gt Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Oct 27, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the power steering control unit may have been damaged during production. As a result, moisture may enter the wiring harness and c
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the software for the electronic stability control system (ESP) was not programmed correctly. As a result, the ESP system may not function as intended in
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gt Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Engine
High risk
Jun 22, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the screws that attach the oil lines to the turbocharger may not have been properly tightened. If the screws are not properly tightened, oil could leak
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 9, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the lock that secures the backrest on the left-rear seat may be defective. As a result, cargo in the trunk could load the backrest in a crash and cause
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Label
High risk
May 11, 2020
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the airbag warning label(s) on the passenger side sun visor may be in an incorrect language.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Feb 7, 2020
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the communications module for the emergency call system (eCall) may be damaged. As a result, the GPS coordinates of the vehicle may be incorrectly transmitted
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Dec 23, 2019
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 6, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the d
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz G Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Electrical
High risk
Aug 12, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the 12-volt starter battery may not be properly secured by its mounting bracket. In a crash, the battery may shift and the terminals might disconnect. This cou
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Engine
High risk
May 10, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder engine, the wrong bolts were used on the turbocharger oil return line and crank case ventilation line. This could cause an oil leak at the tur
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 26, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain coupe and cabriolet models, the front seatbacks may not fully lock on the right side. In a crash, a seatback that is not properly locked could allow unsecured objects fr
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Dec 28, 2018
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glk Class, Mercedes-Benz Amg Sls
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Brakes
High risk
Dec 20, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain C 300 and AMG C 43 vehicles, a software problem could cause a situation where the parking brake cannot be deactivated. In other instances, the parking brake may be deact
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Dec 20, 2018
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Ne
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz Gle Class, Mercedes-Benz Glk Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Dec 6, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the locking status of the steering coupling may not have been verified during assembly. If not correctly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Nov 28, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain C 63 models, a locknut in the steering rack may be defective. If the nut fails, the steering could become stuck, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Nov 28, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with an Audio 20 head unit and automatic child seat recognition, the status of the passenger airbag may not be displayed correctly. For example, the di
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 28, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain coupe and cabriolet models, the switches that detect if a seat belt is buckled may not function properly. This could cause a buckled seat belt to be incorrectly detected
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Oct 15, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, an incorrect cover for the starter battery may have been installed and may not fully cover the battery (positive) electrical cable. In the event of a crash, co
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Visual System
High risk
Sep 11, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the rear window may not have been properly bonded and could separate from the vehicle. This could create a road hazard and pose a risk to other road users, inc
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Jul 9, 2018
Model years: 2018
Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine and all-wheel drive may have been built with incorrect paneling under the engine compartment. This could result in conta
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Jul 9, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain cabriolet models, the rear beltline body trim could separate from the vehicle. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it could create a potential road hazard tha
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 4, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the seatbacks of the front seats may not fully lock on the right-hand side of the respective seat. If the seatback is improperly locked, in the event of a cras
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 7, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats, the welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver and/or passenger seat might not meet spe
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 17, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain AMG C 63 model vehicles, the rear axle differential mounting flange may become over-stressed and fracture under certain extreme starting manoeuvers due to high torque pe
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Oct 10, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, electrostatic discharge, when combined with a broken clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering components, could lead to an inadvertent deploymen
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz B Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 11, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with front seat belt pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause the affected pretentioners to fail to deploy pr
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glc Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Apr 11, 2017
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the steering coupling bolt connection may have been incorrectly torqued. The vibrations during vehicle operation could allow the nut to loosen and come off the
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glk Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Mar 15, 2017
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, an update provided between de 3rd and 5th of December 2016 to the vehicle control unit may have been incorrectly applied. This could affect the proper function
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz Ml Class, Mercedes-Benz Gl Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the starting current limiter could be overloaded under certain conditions. In the event the starter is blocked, a very high electric current could flow through
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz B Class, Mercedes-Benz Cla Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Gla Class, Mercedes-Benz Glc Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Jan 11, 2017
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Jun 14, 2016
Model years: 2016
On a certain vehicle, a defect in the software that controls the electric power steering control unit may lead to a temporary deactivation of the electric power steering assist sys
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Apr 13, 2016
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Amg Sls, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Gl Class, Mercedes-Benz Glk Class, Mercedes-Benz Ml Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Other
High risk
Feb 11, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the rear fixed glass panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle. This could allow the glass panel to separate from the veh
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Dec 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, an error in the electric power steering control unit software could result in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist. This would unexpectedly i
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Airbag
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) controller could result in the inadvertent deployment of SRS components, such as airbags and seatbelt prete
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Glk Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 10, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump assembly may not have been properly secured. This could cause an electrical short which would disable the fuel pump, potentially causing the engi
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Sep 30, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been assembled incorrectly. As a result, the sliding shaft could potentially become disengaged from the steering coupling socket.
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 14, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, oxidation on the ground pin connector for the rear tail lamps may cause a dimming or loss of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn signal). Failur
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the power steering system may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. A fitting on the high-pressure power steering line at the connection to the pump ma
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Other
High risk
Jul 9, 2008
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Certain vehicles may have been programmed with incorrect software calibration data during the manufacturing process. This could affect various functions such as: The electric fuel
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz B Class, Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, Mercedes-Benz Cls Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz Gl Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 17, 2003
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr may prevent the seat belt from locking under cert
Also affects: Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, Mercedes-Benz E Class
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Steering
High risk
Aug 27, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly. Loosening of the nut could result in a slipping o
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Structure
High risk
Feb 16, 1996
Model years: 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, in the case of a minor frontal impact (hood latch area bumped) it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function as a secondary safety catc
Mercedes-Benz C Class — Engine
High risk
May 6, 1994
Model years: 1994
On certain C220 vehicles, the cruise control linkage may not have been sufficiently lubricated and could bind, thereby not allowing the throttle to return to its fully closed posit
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