Model year
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 21 recalls and 587 complaints under AMG C63, C176, C180, C204, C204.9, C250, C300, and C350. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 8 complaints
- 2001 14 complaints
- 2002 31 complaints
- 2003 9 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 5 complaints
- 2006 9 complaints
- 2007 280 complaints
- 2008 13 complaints
- 2009 670 complaints
- 2010 476 complaints
- 2011 516 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 575 complaints
- 2014 284 complaints
- 2015 452 complaints
- 2016 322 complaints
- 2017 253 complaints
- 2018 130 complaints
- 2019 79 complaints
- 2020 46 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
- 2022 26 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 15 complaints
- 2025 4 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AMG C63 | 5 | 5 |
| C176 | 0 | 1 |
| C180 | 0 | 1 |
| C204 | 0 | 4 |
| C204.9 | 0 | 3 |
| C250 | 5 | 272 |
| C300 | 6 | 266 |
| C350 | 5 | 35 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 AMG Coupe · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| C350 Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| C300 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| C300 4matic · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| C250 · 1.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| C350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| C63 AMG · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| C250 Coupe · 1.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| C63 AMG Black Series Coupe · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| C350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| C350 4matic Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.