Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name C-Class for 2026. Under the matched names AMG C43 4MATIC, AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+, C 300, and C 300 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for C 300 are AIR BAGS (1), STRUCTURE (1), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,750, 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 2026. 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 C43 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| AMG C63 S E PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C 300 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C 300 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for C 300
26V281000 · May 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Complaints for C 300
2 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.
Investigations for C 300
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PHEV 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| C300 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| AMG C43 4matic · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.