Seat belts: frontRecall 25V-253 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 25V-253 covers 46 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V253000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 28, 2022 to July 24, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.