Electrical system: wiringRecall 23V-463 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 23V-463 covers 1,558 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.

93%
Vehicles repaired1,453 of 1,558 · 2025 Q2
Vehicles affected1,5582 models
ReportedJun 30, 2023Owners notified Aug 11, 2023
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V463000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.

The risk

An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

93%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q32025 Q2