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2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns9not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 24, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recall campaigns

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 report contains 9 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V481000 dated July 24, 2026.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
July 24, 2026
Potential units
310,667campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Why it matters: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V255000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
May 12, 2025
Potential units
443campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Why it matters: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

Owner notification: June 6, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V253000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
May 2, 2025
Potential units
46campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.

Why it matters: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.

Owner notification: May 16, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V446000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 14, 2024
Potential units
1,058campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.

Why it matters: An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Owner notification: August 2, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 16, 2024
Potential units
31,848campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Why it matters: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

Owner notification: April 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
December 21, 2023
Potential units
79,676campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Owner notification: February 23, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V463000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 30, 2023
Potential units
1,558campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.

Why it matters: An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.

Owner notification: August 11, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V462000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 30, 2023
Potential units
8,178campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

Owner notification: August 18, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
June 26, 2023
Potential units
143,551campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Owner notification: September 29, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300?

The most frequent component groups in 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 campaign records are Electrical System (5), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Seat Belts (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System5
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Seat Belts1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 8 model-year reports for the Mercedes-Benz C 300, spanning 2017–2024; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Mercedes-Benz C 300 model history →