2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C 300 years
- Not enough data 18th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300. That ranks 18th out of 19 C 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The 2025 c300 rwd sedan was parked outside for about an hour. After getting back into the car and reversing, the rear camera would not display. The camera/parking interface was activated however there was an error symbol where the camera image is displayed, with a camera crossed through. Restarting…
The panoramic sunroof unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked in my driveway overnight. There was no collision, impact, weather event, vandalism, or any other external cause that could explain the failure. The damaged sunroof remains available for inspection upon request, and security…
After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable. The engine, interior lighting, sounds, and other systems were working however all the screens were completely dead. The car…
Vehicle is new to me as of jan 6, 2026. The brakes are spongy, but when the car shifts from d3 to d2, it releases and unless i press the brake again it would glide into an intersection or into the vehicle in front of me. This has been looked at by my selling dealer three times and another dealer…
Other Mercedes-Benz C 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 C 300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 C 300 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 C 300 | 22 | 9 |
| 2022 C 300 | 25 | 9 |
| 2021 C 300 | 14 | 7 |
| 2020 C 300 | 33 | 9 |
| 2019 C 300 | 69 | 17 |
| 2018 C 300 | 99 | 18 |
| 2017 C 300 | 216 | 15 |
| 2016 C 300 | 288 | 13 |
| 2015 C 300 | 381 | 11 |
| 2014 C 300 | 94 | 5 |
| 2013 C 300 | 261 | 6 |
| 2012 C 300 | 266 | 6 |
| 2011 C 300 | 480 | 6 |
| 2010 C 300 | 453 | 6 |
| 2009 C 300 | 576 | 8 |
| 2008 C 300 | 672 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Owners most often report back over prevention, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C 300 model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.