CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (8 reports).
2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls
Wrong front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash
Some Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had an incorrect front passenger airbag installed during a previous repair.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Hit brakes and lost control of car, but no collision or injuries. Took it directly to Mechanic, who showed me rear subframe on driver's side rusted, corroded, broken (other side was clean). I was told this is a manufacturing defect, and was very expensive to repair, he did not want give estimate, said take it to Mercedes. Called dealer, left message, but have not been contacted yet by dealer or by MBUSA.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall while driving at various speeds. The contact would have to place the vehicle in park, turn the vehicle off then on again to regain proper function. The vehicle's collision prevention assist plus inoperative warning was illuminated. The contact stated that there were other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer who confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz C250. The contact had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (AIRBAGS). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall serviced. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn and hit his vehicle in the middle of an intersection. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The authorities were called to the scene and a police report was filed. No medical attention was rendered at the scene of the accident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The contact sought medical attention later that day at
WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 C250 COUPE, I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AS I WAS TRYING TO AVERT STOPPED HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHEN I SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS, THE STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN AND ENTIRE VEHICLE LOCKED UP. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ENTIRELY. AS A RESULT, MY VEHICLE SLIDE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. BECAUSE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKING, I WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO AVOID THE STOPPED TRAFFIC. THE AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C250C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF WEST CHESTER (5897 MUHLHAUSER RD, WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH 45069) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 questions
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250: Wrong front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Steering (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 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.