Mercedes-Benz C63 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 22 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C63 (model years 2008–2011). The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (7 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C63 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 3 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 of 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | 2 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 of 4 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V017000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009 | 104,119 |
| 16V363000 | May 26, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2011 | 258,163 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 711,159 |
| 15V711000 | Oct 27, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2008–2009 | 127,504 |
| 14V177000 | Apr 11, 2014 | Exterior lighting: tail lights | 2008–2011 | 252,867 |
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 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 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.