Mercedes-Benz C250 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 211 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C250 (2012–2016). The 2013 C250 has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
211
Recalls
9
Model years
5
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz C250 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz C250 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 81 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Airbags
  2. 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 68 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Airbags
  3. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 55 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (1 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz C250 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 C25010000Airbags
2015 C25062034Airbags
2014 C250686155Airbags
2013 C250812087Airbags
2012 C250551125Engine

Most common Mercedes-Benz C250 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    76 complaints
  • Engine
    59 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    27 complaints
  • Steering
    21 complaints
  • Electrical System
    18 complaints
  • Brakes
    12 complaints
  • Suspension
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    6 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C250 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls

  • Recall 21V638000Aug 13, 2021205 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V298000May 22, 2020640 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V043000Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V252000Apr 12, 2017168 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V017000Jan 10, 2017104,119 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology