Model year

2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA does not list the EPA model name C-Class for 2019. Under the matched names AMG C43, AMG C63, AMG C63 S, C205, C 300, and C 350 E, NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 79 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for C 300 are ENGINE (17), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Matched NHTSA names

The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2019. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.

NHTSA names assigned to this EPA model year
NHTSA name	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations
AMG C43	12	7	0
AMG C63	10	1	0
AMG C63 S	2	1	0
C205	0	1	0
C 300	17	69	1
C 350 E	2	0	0

Recalls for C 300

23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been…

22V365000 · May 20, 2022

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…

22V232000 · Apr 8, 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview…

21V961000 · Dec 13, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a…

21V509000 · Jul 2, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these…

21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…

21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…

21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…

21V032000 · Jan 29, 2021

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

20V608000 · Oct 2, 2020

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior…

7 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.

Complaints for C 300

69 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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.

ENGINE17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
POWER TRAIN6
SERVICE BRAKES6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
SEAT BELTS5
STEERING5
STRUCTURE:BODY5

Investigations for C 300

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
PE21001	Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	Jan 8, 2021	Oct 14, 2021

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (6). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
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 4WD	Not rated	4	Not Rated	Not Rated	4 · possibility 0.11	NHTSA photo
4 DR RWD	Not rated	4	Not Rated	Not Rated	4 · possibility 0.11	NHTSA photo
Cabriolet C 4WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
Cabriolet C RWD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
C300 Coupe · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	22	31	25	—	—	$3,300
C300 4matic Coupe · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	22	31	25	—	—	$3,300
C300 Convertible · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	21	29	24	—	—	$3,400
C300 4matic Convertible · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	21	29	24	—	—	$3,400
C300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	22	33	26	—	—	$3,150
C300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	23	34	27	—	—	$3,050
AMG C63 S Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	24	20	—	—	$4,100
AMG C63 Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	24	20	—	—	$4,100
AMG C63 S Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	26	20	—	—	$4,100
AMG C63 Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	26	20	—	—	$4,100
AMG C43 4matic Coupe · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	19	27	22	—	—	$3,750
AMG C43 4matic Convertible · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	18	25	21	—	—	$3,900

3 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.

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