Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Loose Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant Properly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
80-Amp Fuse May Fail
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
- Consequence
- An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
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Owner complaints (11)
11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 36.4% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 27.3% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 27.3% |
| Air bags | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine | 2 | 18.2% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 9.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 9.1% |
| Power train | 1 | 9.1% |
| Seats | 1 | 9.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 9.1% |
How 2024 compares with other C300 years
Best and worst C300 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 216 | 15 |
| 2018 | 99 | 18 |
| 2019 | 69 | 17 |
| 2020 | 33 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 | 7 |
| 2022 | 25 | 9 |
| 2023 | 22 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 300 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 30 | $2,750 | 300 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2024 C300 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V253000 (seat belt), 24V115000 (electrical), 23V880000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems?
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (4), Service brakes (3), Unknown or other (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 26 city, 36 highway and 30 combined mpg.
How does the 2024 C300 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz C300 model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 2017 the most (216). The 2024 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.