CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (6 reports).
2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle 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.
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.
Steering assist may cut out, making steering harder
Some 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans built between January 27, 2014 and December 1, 2014 may lose electric power steering assist.
Fuel pump may leak fuel or stall, risking fire or crash
The fuel delivery module in these vehicles may not be properly secured to the fuel tank, so its locking plate can loosen and allow fuel to leak.
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C400 vehicles built from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, were assembled with horizontal adjustment mechanisms in the headlamps that an owner can turn, instead of the proper sealing caps.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz C400. The contact stated that while vehicle was inside a high-pressure car wash, water leaked from the roof panel at the front of the vehicle, nearby the front windshield. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V854000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Rear subframe cracked while driving and rear of car sways from one lane to the next when brakes are applied. Car is not safe
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed by the dealer that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front roof panel separated and flew off. The contact drove back and was able to pick the front roof panel off the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the front roof panel needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 21V197000(Structure) was previously performed on the vehicle, and the additional related repair would be at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V854000(Structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the
My boyfriend and I were driving my 2015 MB C400 down the road in November 2020 and it was a beautiful day out so we decided we would open the sunroof to get some fresh air. I was driving so my boyfriend pressed the button for the sunroof to open. As the sunroof was opening, there was a cracking and popping sound coming from above us. We immediately pulled over at a gas station to see what was happening. Upon getting out of the car and looking closer at the sunroof, we noticed many cheap plastic components that were just broken and crumbled laying inside the sunroof tract. We removed the broken pieces and then tried to close the sunroof several times. T Each time, the sunroof went into the c
2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 questions
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; Steering assist may cut out, making steering harder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (6), Visibility/Wiper (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 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.