2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
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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Inflator module (air bags)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California,…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are…
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,540 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The electronic steering control lock module went out on my car. This seems to be a reoccurring issue with any "w204" 2008/2009 mercedes benz model car. I've documented over a few hundred cases alone o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2016 · Electrical system
“My 2008 mercedes amg c63 had been operating without flaws until recently, i parked, went in the gym to work out for 45 mins. When i came out and tried to start the vehicle, there was no response. Stee”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2016 · Steering
Compare Mercedes-Benz C63 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz C63 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 5 | 12 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 | 3 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
How do I know if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 14V177000).
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.