2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls

13 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 202321V961000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallDuring the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement139unitsDec 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 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202119V787000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Communication recallFor a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.ElectricalOver-the-air update24KunitsNov 201918V850000 · 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 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 201717V243000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallThe electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of…Steering & suspensionFree replacement3unitsApr 201717V177000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallVarious control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct…Air bagsFree software update51unitsMar 201717V114000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electrical System recallIn the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated…ElectricalFree repair308KunitsFeb 201716V603000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Electronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe affected vehicles may be equipped with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit that may have been damaged before…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement62unitsAug 201616V438000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallIn the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.Steering & suspensionFree software update17unitsJun 201616V087000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Visibility recallThe affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair53unitsFeb 2016