CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls
Driver's Door Lock Can Corrode, Risking Rollaway
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect that the door is open.
Driver seat belt may loosen and fail to restrain in a crash
The driver-side front seat belt cover may not be installed correctly on the seat belt tensioner.
Loose Wire Can Overheat and Cause Fire or Power Loss
Some vehicles have a wiring bolt at the pre-fuse box that may not have been tightened correctly.
Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power
A fuel pump in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may shut down while driving, which causes a loss of drive power.
Wiring Issue Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
A transmission wiring harness in certain vehicles may be the wrong length.
Loose Ground Wiring Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Some electrical wiring harness ground connections may not be secured properly.
Fuel Pump May Shut Off, Causing Loss of Power
The fuel pump in these vehicles may shut down while driving.
Trunk Moisture Can Short Circuit Wiring, Risking Lights, Camera and Fire
Moisture can build up in the trunk and leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), an electrical control unit.
Steering Hands-Off Detection May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the hand detection control unit can keep the hands-off detection from recognizing when the driver's hands are off the steering wheel while the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system is in use.
Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
Car fails to accelerate past 25 mph when entering roadway. Roadway area is 45mph and vehicle would not accelerate to reach safe levels. This out myself and occupants of my vehicle in danger as traffic is already at the 45+ mph limit. Vehicle has 30,000 miles. Engine light came on after incident.
Refer to Mercedes Complaint letter dated August 21, 2025. Refer to EDR report of the crash Mercedes Benz is claiming no responsibility for the failure of Active Brake Assist (ABA) during a frontal impact collision that resulted in the car total loss. The sensors also didn't work resulting in no alert to the driver and nothing recorded on the car camera system.
1. The vehicle experienced a fuel injector failure, which is part of the engine fuel delivery system. This failure appears connected to an open Fuel System Control Unit Software Update Recall (Campaign 2024080006) that has been open since May 2024 but was not performed on my vehicle, despite the vehicle being serviced at the dealership in January 2025 for other recall-related updates. The failed injector is still available for inspection upon request. 2. The vehicle began exhibiting symptoms of fuel system malfunction while driving, including rough idling, hesitation, and loss of power. A malfunctioning injector can cause the engine to misfire, stall unexpectedly, or run unpredictably, whic
Passenger seat belt doesnât lock properly sometimes comes out and is very hard to put in on entry of vehicle
All on a sudden the entire screen goes blank. It has happened at least 4 times and each time the service center does some patching and it works for a few month. When it happens, all the safety features are off including reverse camera. Also, no way to set the temperature or turn of the AC. In both cases, it can lead to significant damage. The recent incident happened when I was a very busy area and without any safety feature, the car was pretty much un-drivable.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 questions
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300: Driver's Door Lock Can Corrode, Risking Rollaway; Driver seat belt may loosen and fail to restrain in a crash; Loose Wire Can Overheat and Cause Fire or Power Loss; Fuel pump can shut off, causing sudden loss of power; Wiring Issue Can Cause Loss of Drive Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Back Over Prevention (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.