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2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

13 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

Official recalls have been issued for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercedes-Benz service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercedes-Benz customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 15, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    2,976

  2. RECALL:

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 13, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    139

  4. RECALL: Roof Panel May Detach From Vehicle

    The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 19, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    15,096

  5. RECALL: Inaccurate Vehicle Location For Emergency Services

    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    1,292,258

  6. RECALL: Inaccurate Vehicle Location For Emergency Services

    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 01, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    24,226

  7. RECALL: Steering Rack Locknut May Fail, Affecting Steering

    A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 29, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    6,373

  8. RECALL: Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment

    If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 06, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    495,290

  9. RECALL: Loss Of Electric Power Steering Assistance

    A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 11, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    3

  10. RECALL: Wrong Control Unit Software Installed

    If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 14, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    51

  11. RECALL: Starting Current Limiter May Overheat

    If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 23, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    307,629

  12. RECALL: Damaged Electronic Stability Control Unit

    A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 16, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    62

  13. RECALL: Software Error May Disable Power Steering Assist

    If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 15, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    17

  14. RECALL: Sunroof Glass May Not Be Properly Bonded

    If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 16, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    53

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