Model year
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name C-Class for 2013. Under the matched names AMG C63, C180, C204, C204.9, C250, C300, and C350, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 575 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for C250 are AIR BAGS (163), ENGINE (46), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (24). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG C63 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| C180 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C204 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C204.9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C250 | 7 | 278 | 1 |
| C300 | 6 | 261 | 1 |
| C350 | 6 | 21 | 1 |
Recalls for C250
21V638000 · Aug 13, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
19V010000 · Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD,…
18V043000 · Jan 10, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG…
17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe,…
17V252000 · Apr 12, 2017
STEERING
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting…
17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic,…
Complaints for C250
278 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 5, injury field 18, 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.
Investigations for C250
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C250 Coupe · 1.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| C63 AMG Coupe · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| C63 AMG Black Series Coupe · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| C350 4matic Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| C350 Coupe · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| C300 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| C350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| C250 · 1.8L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| C350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| C63 AMG · 6.2L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| C350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| C300 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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