2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V854000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.Body & latchesFree replacement2,976unitsDec 202322V365000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update243KunitsMay 202221V509000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1,467unitsJul 202121V197000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallThe front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle…Body & latchesFree repair15KunitsMar 202121V072000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallOn June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250…ElectricalFree repair67unitsFeb 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202121V032000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcSeat Belts recallThe front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position.Seats & beltsFree repair25KunitsJan 202119V586000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe mounting bracket for the 12-volt battery may not be secured.ElectricalFree replacement27KunitsAug 201919V130000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seats recallThe seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.Seats & beltsFree replacement23KunitsFeb 201918V906000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Exterior Lighting recallThe headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,364unitsDec 201818V872000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallThe steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.Steering & suspensionFree repair2unitsDec 201818V850000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallA locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.Steering & suspensionFree replacement6,373unitsNov 201818V838000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.Air bagsFree software update105KunitsNov 201818V725000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallThe cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut…ElectricalFree replacement4,073unitsOct 201818V608000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Visibility recallIncorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair387unitsSep 201818V456000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Structure recallDue to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement11KunitsJul 201818V207000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seats recallThe seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.Seats & beltsFree repair3,088unitsMar 201817V627000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallThe driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic…Air bagsFree repair495KunitsOct 2017