2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.

How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 19 C300 model years — 18th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

May 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.

Seat Belts

May 2, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V253000 · 46 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Mercedes-Benz C300 years

2008: 672 complaints20086722009: 576 complaints2010: 453 complaints20102011: 480 complaints2012: 267 complaints20122013: 262 complaints2014: 94 complaints20142015: 382 complaints2016: 291 complaints20162017: 216 complaints2018: 99 complaints20182019: 70 complaints2020: 34 complaints20202021: 15 complaints2022: 25 complaints20222023: 22 complaints2024: 11 complaints20242025: 4 complaints2026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, the latest from May 1, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (2), electrical system (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.