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2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300.

3
recalls
11
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls

Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 25V253000 · reported May 2, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 46 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA campaign 24V115000 · reported February 16, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 31,848 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V880000 · reported December 21, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 79,676 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 19, 2026 · Engine

DRIVING A 2024 MERCEDES C300 ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE IN THE LEFT LANE AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. WHILE THE VEHICLE SLOWED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE OUTSIDE LANE WHERE IT STOPPED. I CALLED MERCEDES EMERGENCY WHO SUGGESTED WAITING A WHILE AND TRY STARTING THE VEHICLE . AFTER A FEW…

Jul 9, 2026 · Electrical system

While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up. Not to mention since I bought the car last February, I have had nothing but issues with my AC turning off which…

Jan 8, 2026 · Unknown or other

The car jerks so hard at times randomly that it feels like I got rear ended and it is completely unsafe. It also does small jerks at times. It's happened driving 70 mph down a highway, making a right turn accelerating slowly. Going slow down the street at 35, at a red light completely stopped or stop sign. There's no…

Oct 11, 2025 · Electrical system

On Friday […] at approximately […]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on […] and entering the intersection of […]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all the dashboard lights came on…

Jul 30, 2025 · Seats

The driver’s seat in my car moves backward on its own while I’m driving. I’ve taken the car to the dealership several times, but the issue still hasn’t been resolved. This is extremely dangerous and frightening. It has happened twice on the highway, Several times in the dealership’s garage, And most recently, while I…

C300 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 71400
2022 92510
2023 92220
2024 31120
2025 2400
2026 1200

Across all years, the 2008 C300 has the most complaints (672). All Mercedes-Benz C300 years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300, the most recent reported on May 2, 2025 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 19, 2026.