Mercedes-Benz C350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 357 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C350 (model years 2006–2015, 2017, 2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (158 complaints), followed by electrical system (75 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 65 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 144 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (144), 2009 (65) and 2012 (35). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 158 | 9 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 75 | 7 of 12 | |
| Steering | 56 | 5 of 12 | |
| Exterior lighting | 45 | 3 of 12 | |
| Engine | 25 | 8 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 18 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 131,653 |
| 22V168000 | Mar 18, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2008 | 22 |
| 21V638000 | Aug 13, 2021 | Air bags: frontal | 2012–2015 | 205 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 11,356 |
| 20V298000 | May 22, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 640 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 747,928 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2013–2015 | 24,226 |
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 8 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 11 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.