2019 MERCEDES BENZ C 300 Problems & Recalls

While driving at approximately 65 mph on the I-405 freeway in Irvine, CA during rainy conditions, my 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 suddenly and completely lost acceleration without warning. At the same moment, a Check Engine Light illuminated on the dash. I was forced to coast across all lanes and stop i...

While driving at approximately 65 mph on the I-405 freeway in Irvine, CA during rainy conditions, my 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 suddenly and completely lost acceleration without warning. At the same moment, a Check Engine Light illuminated on the dash. I was forced to coast across all lanes and stop i...

While driving at approximately 65 mph on the I-405 freeway in Irvine, CA during rainy conditions, my 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 suddenly and completely lost acceleration without warning. At the same moment, a Check Engine Light illuminated on the dash. I was forced to coast across all lanes and stop i...

This vehicle was brought to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for regularly scheduled maintenance. Shortly after this service, the vehicle began experiencing significant issues including difficulty accelerating, engine hesitation while driving, and noticeable shaking at idle. This car has never...

This vehicle was brought to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for regularly scheduled maintenance. Shortly after this service, the vehicle began experiencing significant issues including difficulty accelerating, engine hesitation while driving, and noticeable shaking at idle. This car has never...

This vehicle was brought to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for regularly scheduled maintenance. Shortly after this service, the vehicle began experiencing significant issues including difficulty accelerating, engine hesitation while driving, and noticeable shaking at idle. This car has never...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the convertible top support were fraying. The contact stated the parts were almost the thickness of a shoelace and enabled the convertible top to fold correctly when the top was folding down. The contact stated that the Part Number ...

Mileage: 43,000

I think the recall is on communication software. I contacted Mercedes Benz many times in the past 2 years. Mercedes Benz asked its dealer to do the recall but dealer said they cannot do it. Mecedes Benz also said their software supplier had not found a solution yet.

I was driving on the hwy 94 in Minneapolis and I had the cap to my sunroof fly off on the freeway. There’s a recall out on the sale vehicle but 4matic but not on my vin number. This is a huge safety issue and it’s been happening to quite a few people I know. No one was injured and it didn’t ca...

I am writing to formally report an ongoing issue and safety concern with my vehicle. Since the day I purchased the car, I have experienced numerous mechanical problems and have spent a significant amount of money on repairs. In August, I had to take my vehicle to a local repair shop three times due...

I am writing to formally report an ongoing issue and safety concern with my vehicle. Since the day I purchased the car, I have experienced numerous mechanical problems and have spent a significant amount of money on repairs. In August, I had to take my vehicle to a local repair shop three times due...

I am writing to formally report an ongoing issue and safety concern with my vehicle. Since the day I purchased the car, I have experienced numerous mechanical problems and have spent a significant amount of money on repairs. In August, I had to take my vehicle to a local repair shop three times due...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated. The accelerator pedal was depressed while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately display the lev...

Mileage: 157,000

Started car, put in reverse, reverse camera did not engage, screen blacked out, I restarted car thinking systems and computers needed a re-boot. The backup camera no longer works. Coincidently, in reading the recall of the back-up camera on the 2019 C 300 Mercedes, this fits and checks all the box...

The contact's husband owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts failed to retract as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the seat belt assemblies needed to be replaced. The dealer informed t...

Engine stuttered violently while driving 40mph. Check engine light was coming on and off. I immediately pulled to the roadside for my safety. I put the vehicle in park and cycled the ignition and the problem disappeared. the vehicle stuttered twice a few miles as I was taking the vehicle to the gara...

I had a A1 service completed on 5.23.25 with Mercedes Benz dealership in Sourh San Francisco. 2233 Gellert Blvd. On [XXX] 48 hrs later as I was leaving working- 4-5 blocks before entering the freeway, my car suddenly struggled to drive over 20MPH and the check engine light came on. I pulled over a ...

I had a A1 service completed on 5.23.25 with Mercedes Benz dealership in Sourh San Francisco. 2233 Gellert Blvd. On [XXX] 48 hrs later as I was leaving working- 4-5 blocks before entering the freeway, my car suddenly struggled to drive over 20MPH and the check engine light came on. I pulled over a ...

I had a A1 service completed on 5.23.25 with Mercedes Benz dealership in Sourh San Francisco. 2233 Gellert Blvd. On [XXX] 48 hrs later as I was leaving working- 4-5 blocks before entering the freeway, my car suddenly struggled to drive over 20MPH and the check engine light came on. I pulled over a ...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was restarted and shut off independently. The check engine warning light was i...

Mileage: 60,000

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was restarted and shut off independently. The check engine warning light was i...

Mileage: 60,000

Po52E71- Emissions issue with crankcase. Mercedes implemented an extended warranty on various models but excluded 2019 C300, which definitely has the same issues. See below in reference to previous models. IMPORTANT EMISSION EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION In our continuing efforts to assure the pr...

Po52E71- Emissions issue with crankcase. Mercedes implemented an extended warranty on various models but excluded 2019 C300, which definitely has the same issues. See below in reference to previous models. IMPORTANT EMISSION EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION In our continuing efforts to assure the pr...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, and was unable to accelerate above 25 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the PCM required...

Mileage: 36,000

Leaking fuel as described in one of the previous recalls for the car. There is a fire hazard but the VIN is not listed as being eligible.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the "Service Engine Soon" warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle several times; however, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC code: P060...

Mileage: 32,000

The manufacturer recalled car due communication module's SIM card software problem more than 2 years ago. I went to the dealer where I bought the car and also contacted the manufacturer several times but still have not been able to solve the problem.

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was scanned, and the mechanic retrieved fault codes indicat...

Mileage: 34,945

I was leaving a gas station after pumping gas, and as I began to turn onto the road my car failed to respond in any way. It would not accelerate or break, the wipers suddenly came on and the headlights and emergency lights began blinking off and on. I was 1/2 second from being t-boned in the driver-...

Gas smell coming from engine area when car has been sitting overnight. Smell comes from driver's side of engine compartment. Gas smell does not happen when car is running. Smell fills up our 2-car garage causing concern when we start the car in the morning.

The seal around the sunroof on the driver front side is compromised causing air to flow aggressively through it when going above 40+ MPH. Its affecting the car's overall performance and safety, especially on highways, and the wind makes in very noisy in the vehicle. I have an appointment with MB...

1) A panel on the roof of my vehicle fully detached as it was not appropriately secured in place by the manufacturer (Mercedes Benz). The part is not available for inspection as it flew off of my vehicle on the highway, but I have pictures available. 2) The panel flew off my vehicle at high speed ...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front passenger's side wheel well. The vehicle was driven to the residence. Upon arriving at the residence, the contact raised the hood, and became that clear liquid was bur...

Mileage: 76,000

On the afternoon of February 6, 2024, as I was turning into my driveway to park in front of the garage, my car unexpectedly accelerated despite my foot being on the brake pedal. Despite my attempts to brake, the pedal didn't respond, causing the car to collide with the garage door and subsequently d...

On the afternoon of February 6, 2024, as I was turning into my driveway to park in front of the garage, my car unexpectedly accelerated despite my foot being on the brake pedal. Despite my attempts to brake, the pedal didn't respond, causing the car to collide with the garage door and subsequently d...

On the afternoon of February 6, 2024, as I was turning into my driveway to park in front of the garage, my car unexpectedly accelerated despite my foot being on the brake pedal. Despite my attempts to brake, the pedal didn't respond, causing the car to collide with the garage door and subsequently d...

Our vehicle, VIN [XXX] , is a 2019 Mercedes C300 2 door coupe. We purchased it as a certified preowned vehicle from Mercedes of Bellevue in Washington State last March 2023. We noticed soon after taking possession of the vehicle that the front driver and passenger seat belts were not retracting int...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off soon after being cold started with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic test showed that the fuel pump was d...

Mileage: 25,751

On Tuesday, the steering wheel failed to operate while making a left turn. While making a left turn the steering wheel locked and the brakes did not function to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to steer to the left and I almost hit another vehicle head on. What stopped my vehicle was the emer...

On Tuesday, the steering wheel failed to operate while making a left turn. While making a left turn the steering wheel locked and the brakes did not function to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to steer to the left and I almost hit another vehicle head on. What stopped my vehicle was the emer...

When depressing the throttle, occasionally there is no response form the engine or a significant delay coupled with erratic engine revving behavior. When this happens the car has no drive power, but power brakes and steering are unaffected. The engine sits at idle speed. This has happened on multi...

When depressing the throttle, occasionally there is no response form the engine or a significant delay coupled with erratic engine revving behavior. When this happens the car has no drive power, but power brakes and steering are unaffected. The engine sits at idle speed. This has happened on multi...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving normally one day, the vehicle randomly lost power steering. There were messages for the brake assist and the rear sensors displayed. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure pers...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving normally one day, the vehicle randomly lost power steering. There were messages for the brake assist and the rear sensors displayed. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure pers...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving normally one day, the vehicle randomly lost power steering. There were messages for the brake assist and the rear sensors displayed. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure pers...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn, the steering made an abnormal sound. The contact pulled into the nearest parking lot, where the steering wheel locked. There were messages for the brake assist and the rear senso...

Mileage: 43,000

1) SEATBELT NOT RETRACTING TO PROPER POSITION CAUSING BREAKAGE 2) BELT STOPPER BROKE OFF 2X. REPLACED 1X AND BROKEN AGAIN

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V232000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable...

i was involve in a accident, i was Tbone and the driver side airbags didnt deploy.

On both front seatbelts. After disconnecting, they both do not retract. Often they get stuck hanging below door after closing the door (both sides). I have brought the car to Mercedes Benz service dept in Mobile AL. I am told that as long as I can manually feed them back there is no problem. This ex...

The steering wheel tilt no longer works

Mercedes C300 4Matic 2019 model, active brake assist malfunction (not working )

I got my Mercedes C300 4Matic 2019 model car back in 2019 August and since the purchase, I have unfortunately visited the service center more times than I would ideally want and lack of product safety (tires) endangers my life on the road. I'm listing out all the visits for your reference. 10th F...

2019 Mercedes C300 sunroof exploded while driving 60 mph on highway.

The automatic trunk lid started to close and hit my head while I was loading groceries into the trunk. It also started to close and hit my wife in the head when she was unloading the groceries about 15 minutes later. This situation was not reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service c...

The automatic trunk lid started to close and hit my head while I was loading groceries into the trunk. It also started to close and hit my wife in the head when she was unloading the groceries about 15 minutes later. This situation was not reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service c...

Dear friends, I have received a safety recall message and contacted to my car dealership. Despite I called few times to different Mercedes my dealership (Mercedes DTLA, Mercedes Corporate office) the recall issue has not been fixed. It has been 3 months since I am calling them and requesting to fix...

Dear friends, I have received a safety recall message and contacted to my car dealership. Despite I called few times to different Mercedes my dealership (Mercedes DTLA, Mercedes Corporate office) the recall issue has not been fixed. It has been 3 months since I am calling them and requesting to fix...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with several other unk...

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with several other unk...

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGES UNNECESSARILY WHEN DRIVING UNDER CHICAGO'S ELEVATED TRAIN TRACKS AND SIMILAR OVERHEAD STRUCTURES. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN DRIVING ON WABASH AVE IN CHICAGO'S DOWNTOWN LOOP, OR ON LOWER WACKER DRIVE, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ENGAGES WHEN THERE IS NO RISK OF A COLLI...

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000 (COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ MANHATTAN (770 11TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10019, (212) 629-...

SOFTWARE DESIGN OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE TO COMMUNICATE CORRECT VEHICLES LOCATION FOR THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHEN I CALLED THEY SAID IT WAS ONLY A PRELIMINARY NOTICE - A SECOND ONE WOULD BE COMING OUT SHORTLY. WHICH IT NEVER HAS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000 (COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR ...

Mileage: 8,004

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000 (COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR ...

Mileage: 8,004

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A HIGHWAY WITH A POSTED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. AS I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE GAS PEDAL JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE CAR WAS ON BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE. A VEHICLE COMING FROM MY LEFT AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED HAD TO PUT ON IT'S BRAKES IN ORDER NOT TO ST...

Mileage: 28,000

NOTICED A BULGE ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE, ON THE SIDE WALL. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER, WITH MINIMAL DRIVING, RUBBER ON SIDE WALL OPENED UP WHERE BULGE WAS AT. ACCORDING TO A RECALL ON OTHER MODEL TIRES, "TIRES THAT ARE OVER-CURED MAY DEVELOP A BREAK IN THE SIDEWALL RESULTING IN SUDDEN AIR LOSS...

Mileage: 19,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER KEYES EUROPEAN (5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401 (818) 574-5053) WHERE IT WAS DIA...

Mileage: 4,700

ON SEPTEMBER 5TH AROUND 4:30 PM, I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT, ON THE INTERSECTION OF SYKES CREEK PKWY AND SR 520 IN MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA. WEATHER WAS PERFECT NO RAIN OR WIND. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HOLD FEATURE AND LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PAD. ABOUT 3 MINUTES PASSED AND SUDDENLY THE E...

Mileage: 6,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ OF BROOKLYN (1800 SHORE PKWY BROOKLYN NY 11214; (718) 258-5100) WHO STATED THEY...

Mileage: 17,506

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 30 MPH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THREE UNKNOWN DEALERS WHERE THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 6,000

2019 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC BRAKE SENSOR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE SENSOR WAS BEING TRIGGERED WITHOUT REASON. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE VEHICLE. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO EURO MOTORCARS BETHESDA (7020 ARLINGTON RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINE...

Mileage: 1,250

THE PANORAMA SUNROOF EXPLODED, NO OTHER CARS NEAR ME, NO ROCK HIT IT NO BIG BUMP IN THE ROAD, IT JUST EXPLODED...WAS TRAVELING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THE CAR HAD EXPLODED, VERY SCARY, AND IF THE INSIDE COVER HAD NOT BEEN CLOSED WOULD HAVE HAD GLASS SHARDS RAIN DOWN ON ME AND PO...

Mileage: 11,550

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V586000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT MERCEDES-BENZ OF CALDWELL (LOCATED AT 1230 BLOOMFIELD AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006, (973) 227-3600) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIM...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, (855) 661-9151) TO BE DIAGNOS...

Mileage: 750

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, (855) 661-9151) TO BE DIAGNOS...

Mileage: 750

THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE IS CONSTANTLY SKIPPING AND SHUDDERING, PREVENTING THE WINDSHIELD FROM BEING PROPERLY CLEARED IN THE RAIN. AFTER 3 VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY FINALLY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS AN EXISTING ISSUE AND MERCEDES DOESN'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT AND MAY NOT WISH TO FIX IT. I SHOULD CONS...

Mileage: 400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON APRIL 6, 2019. ON APRIL 10, 2019 HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF SARASOTA, 4754 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233, (941) 275-1293) BECAUSE IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE FELT LI...

Mileage: 1,700

LED HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS ARE FAR TOO BRIGHT. THEY ARE DAMAGING PEOPLE'S EYES. THESE CARS NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY!