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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 0 US recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and 9 in Canada. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

0US recalls
0urgent recalls
0owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (0)

No US recalls found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Canadian recalls (9)

Show 9 Canadian recalls

Structure

2026-07-24 · campaign 2026-364

Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away. Note: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock.

Fuel system

2023-12-15 · campaign 2023-672

Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2023-353. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

Fuel system

2023-06-23 · campaign 2023-353

Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.

Visual system

2022-04-12 · campaign 2022-177

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.

Lights and instruments

2021-07-05 · campaign 2021-415 · 200 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not get adjusted correctly after a repair. This could cause glare and/or confusion for oncoming drivers. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with LED headlamps. Safety Risk: Headlamps that cause glare or confusion for oncoming drivers could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Mercedez-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the headlamps.

Seats and restraints

2021-06-01 · campaign 2021-340 · 74 vehicles

Issue: On certain C and E-Class convertible models, the head restraints on the rear seats may not have been properly assembled. As a result, the head restraints may not latch properly, and could move or detach from the seat in a crash. Safety Risk: Head restraints that move or detach in a crash could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Action: Mercedes-Benz will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to inspect and replace the rear seat head restraints, as required. To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should remove the rear seat head restraints and not use the rear seats until the recall repairs are completed.

Airbag

2021-04-07 · campaign 2021-207

Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat position switches. As a result, the airbags and seat belt force limiters may not work properly in a crash. Safety Risk: Airbags or seat belts that do not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the seat position switches.

Over-the-air fix

Electrical

2021-02-12 · campaign 2021-064

Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location. Safety Risk: If the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

Accessories

2021-02-01 · campaign 2021-041

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

Owner complaints

No owner complaints found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD5★4★5★4★
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD––––
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD5★4★5★4★
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
AMG C43 4matic 3.0 L Automatic 9-spd182721$3,900
AMG C43 4matic Convertible 3.0 L Automatic 9-spd192722$3,750
AMG C43 4matic Coupe 3.0 L Automatic 9-spd192722$3,750
AMG C63 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172621$3,900
AMG C63 Convertible 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172520$4,100
AMG C63 Coupe 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172620$4,100
AMG C63 S 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172621$3,900
AMG C63 S Convertible 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172520$4,100
AMG C63 S Coupe 4.0 L Automatic 9-spd172620$4,100
C300 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd233527$3,050
C300 4matic 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd233327$3,050
C300 4matic Convertible 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd223025$3,300
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.