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2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 Safety Overview

The 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:body:roof and pillars
  • Communication
  • Steering:rack and pinion:rack

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MERCEDES-BENZ C300 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 23V854000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, an...

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V854000: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/15/2023
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 21V197000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG,...

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V197000: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/19/2021
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 19V787000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V787000: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2019
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 18V850000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 ...

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V850000: A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/29/2018
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 17V627000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V627000: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/6/2017
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 17V177000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Ma...

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V177000: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/14/2017
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 17V114000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 17V114000: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/23/2017
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 15V845000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans m...

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V845000: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/16/2015
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 15V138000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V138000: If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/10/2015
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 15V087000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufa...

If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V087000: If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/11/2015
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 14V598000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4Matic and C400 4Matic v...

If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V598000: If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/26/2014

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.