2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,729 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that there was white powder discovered inside the vehicle. The contact initially thought that it was mold. The contact stated that the he”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2026 · Structure
“When driving 75mph in order to change my favorite radio station, I must go to the center tablet, scroll until I find the station desired and then must tap it in the center or it does not change. On my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Mercedes-Benz C 300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz C 300 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300
How do I know if my 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V281000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.