Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls and problems

9 recalls and 727 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
9
Complaints
727
Crashes reported
33
Fires reported
11

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Mercedes-Benz C250 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2015 C2504122030
2014 C2505164144120
2013 C2507278145180
2012 C25052723230

Most reported Mercedes-Benz C250 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags439
Engine129
Fuel/Propulsion System50
Steering44
Unknown or Other43
Electrical System37
Structure29
Power Train27
Service Brakes22
Vehicle Speed Control10

All Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
21V-638Aug 13, 20212012–2015Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles.
20V-298May 22, 20202012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-787Nov 1, 20192013–2015CommunicationMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
19V-010Jan 9, 20192012–2015Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe…
18V-043Jan 10, 20182013Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350…
17V-627Oct 6, 20172012–2015Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V-252Apr 12, 20172013–2014SteeringMercedes-Benz USA LLC.
17V-177Mar 14, 20172013Electrical System, Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic…
17V-017Jan 10, 20172012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz C250?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 has the most reports (278). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz C250 model years 2012–2015.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz C250 problems?

Owners report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.