2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300. The newest campaign is 26V481000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock. NHTSA has 22 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V481000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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 July 31, 2026.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 577,025 units in total.

26V48100024 Jul 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock
25V25500012 May 2025Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
25V2530002 May 2025Seat Belts / Front
24V44600014 Jun 2024Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
24V11500016 Feb 2024Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
23V88000021 Dec 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
23V46200030 Jun 2023Electrical System / Wiring
23V46300030 Jun 2023Electrical System / Wiring
23V44500026 Jun 2023Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

26V481000Received 24 Jul 2026. 310,667 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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 July 31, 2026.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2026.
25V255000Received 12 May 2025. 443 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2025050003/4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2025.
25V253000Received 2 May 2025. 46 units.
Seat Belts / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2025040012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 May 2025.
24V446000Received 14 Jun 2024. 1,058 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024070005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2024.
24V115000Received 16 Feb 2024. 31,848 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2024030008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Apr 2024.
23V880000Received 21 Dec 2023. 79,676 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Feb 2024.
23V462000Received 30 Jun 2023. 8,178 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023070015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2023.
23V463000Received 30 Jun 2023. 1,558 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023070016,17,18,16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2023.
23V445000Received 26 Jun 2023. 143,551 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2023070012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2023.

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Complaints by component

22 complaints, 36 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Forward Collision Avoidance		14
Service Brakes		5
Electrical System		5
Unknown or Other		4
Engine		2
Tires		2
Fuel/Propulsion System		1
Power Train		1
Structure		1
Visibility/Wiper		1

Complaints that report a crash: 2
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 1
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 15 Nov 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2023, with 10 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mercedes-benz/c-300/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300?: 577,025 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz C 300, model years 2017 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2023 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 name most often?: Forward Collision Avoidance: 14 of 36 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.