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Model year 2022 · Mercedes-Benz

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG C43, AMG C63 S, C 300, C 300 4MATIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V481000July 24, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
25V253000May 2, 2025Seat Belts › Front
24V446000June 14, 2024Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
23V880000December 21, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V463000June 30, 2023Electrical System › Wiring
23V462000June 30, 2023Electrical System › Wiring
23V445000June 26, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
22V678000September 12, 2022Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk
22V189000March 25, 2022Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V481000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2026
Owner notification
September 18, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
310,667 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
January 31, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300, C 300 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Safety risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V481000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V253000Manufacturer no. 2025040012

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
May 2, 2025
Owner notification
May 16, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
46 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
April 28, 2022 – July 24, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V253000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V446000Manufacturer no. 2024070005

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2024
Owner notification
August 2, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,058 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
June 24, 2021 – August 20, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.

Safety risk

An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V446000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V880000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2023
Owner notification
February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
79,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V880000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V463000Manufacturer no. 2023070016,17,18,16

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2023
Owner notification
August 11, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,558 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V463000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V462000Manufacturer no. 2023070015

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2023
Owner notification
August 18, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,178 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V462000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V445000Manufacturer no. 2023070012

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2023
Owner notification
September 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
143,551 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG C43, AMG C63 S, C 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

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 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V678000Manufacturer no. 2022090011

Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk

Report received by NHTSA
September 12, 2022
Owner notification
December 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,752 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090011.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V678000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V189000Manufacturer no. 2022040010

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA
March 25, 2022
Owner notification
May 9, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
C 300

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Safety risk

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V189000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 27, 2026.