repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
NewRisk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Mercedes-Benz C300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300, most often about the forward collision avoidance. 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Forward collision avoidance
5Electrical system
5Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Tires
2Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Power train
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2023 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
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,…
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2023 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C300 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that on occasion while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped without the brake pedal being depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed twice by the local dealer, and the contact…
On 4 different occasions car brake assist activated causing car to come to an immediate stop and jerk. At stop light as I started to accelerate a left turn car came to an immediate stop almost causing the car behind hit rear end. Brake assist light activated. This happened twice. And twice when in…
This car has the driver assistance package including Active Speed Limit Assist which is supposed to automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle based on detected speed limits. However, it gets the speed limit wrong an excessive amount of the time sometimes resulting in the car suddenly…
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