repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
NewRisk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-253 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Lane departure
2Engine
2Service brakes
1Seats
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Risk. An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and…
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other C300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C300 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The electronic system, specifically the battery, failed and it is available for inspection upon request. The persistent battery drain caused the vehicle to become inoperable multiple times, including an incident where I was stranded 200 miles from home with my wife and dog, posing significant…
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 23V462000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Throughout the year, the car had many issues, the blind spot sensors and glass sensors didn't work, and it constantly showed that the stop/start system wasn't working. Twice, the car turned off by itself at a stoplight. Since everything is controlled through the car's large monitor, including the…
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