Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic recalls and problems
5 recalls and 20 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
20
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 C 300 4Matic | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 C 300 4Matic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 C 300 4Matic | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 C 300 4Matic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 C 300 4Matic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 C 300 4Matic | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-481 | Jul 24, 2026 | 2022–2023 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 26V-281 | May 1, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. |
| 18V-906 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2018 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. |
| 18V-838 | Nov 27, 2018 | 2018 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In… |
| 18V-608 | Sep 11, 2018 | 2018 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4MATIC, C63 AMG, and C63S AMG vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic has the most reports (13). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic model years 2018, 2022–2023, 2025–2026.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic problems?
Owners report structure, electrical system, engine problems most often.