Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 725 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C250 (model years 2012–2016). The most reported problem area is air bags (432 complaints), followed by engine (129 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (7).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (278), 2012 (272) and 2014 (163). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C250 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 432 | 4 of 5 | |
| Engine | 129 | 3 of 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 50 | 3 of 5 | |
| Steering | 44 | 4 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 37 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V638000 | Aug 13, 2021 | Air bags: frontal | 2012–2015 | 205 |
| 20V298000 | May 22, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 640 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2015 | 24,226 |
| 19V010000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012–2015 | 288,779 |
| 18V043000 | Jan 10, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2013 | 132,167 |
| 17V627000 | Oct 6, 2017 | Air bags: frontal | 2012–2015 | 495,290 |
| 17V252000 | Apr 12, 2017 | Steering | 2013–2014 | 168 |
| 17V177000 | Mar 14, 2017 | Electrical system: software | 2013 | 51 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 32 complaints and a fire in 11 complaints; 35 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.