2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 17 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
17
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Electrical System: Software
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021….
🔧 Electrical System: Software
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly: Head Restraint
Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seatback guide bushings and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
🔧 Seats
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat position switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372….
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 7 recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are: Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Fuel System, Visibility. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class safe to buy?
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mercedes-Benz C-Class should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.