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2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300, most often about the driver assistance (28% of complaints). It is 12th of 17 C300 model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, warnings, dynamic brake support/brake assist, automatic emergency braking.
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the active brake assists erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road, nearly causing a rear end collision by another vehicle. During the failure there were no vehicles or…
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the active brake assist was not functioning properly. The brakes were applied without an object around the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment. The…
Electrical
7 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v678000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The local dealer…
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v445000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 23v462000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v445000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 23v462000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Backup camera
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: warnings, sensing system.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 recalls
Doors and locks: lock
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning july 31, 2026.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020-2021 cla, 2019-2022 a-class, 2022-2023 c-class, 2024 cle, 2020-2026 gla/glb, and 2023-2024 glc vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "auto-park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Seat belts: front
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 16, 2025. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2025040012.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022-2025 c 300, and 2023-2024 amg c 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Electrical: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk: An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 2, 2024. Owner may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022-2023 c 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on february 23, 2024, april 19, 2024, june 28, 2024, august 9, 2024, october 1, 2024, and december 2, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23v-445.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2024 gle, gls, c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, glc, cls, amg gt, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2023. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022-2023 c300 and 2023 amg c43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 18, 2023. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2023070015.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022-2023 c300 and 2023 amg c43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 14, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2023 c-class, e-class, s-class, cls, sl, gt, glc, gle, gls, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Electrical: rear compartment/trunk
Risk: An electrical short circuit in the sam could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a cover for the sam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 2, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022090011.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022 c300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (sam), causing an electrical short circuit.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent distronic system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the active emergency stop assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 6, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022040010.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (7 complaints); electrical (7 complaints); fuel system (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 24, 2026 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz C300?
- It is 12th of 17 C300 model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.