NHTSA Safety Recalls
2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Recalls
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Mercedes-Benz C 300 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA 26V281000- The defect
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
- The risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. 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 May 8, 2026.
Reported January 5, 2026 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
NHTSA 25V253000- The 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.
- 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.
Reported February 5, 2025 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.