Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 20 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as the... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the ve... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LEFT TAIL LIGHTS BURNING OUT DUE TO OVERHEATED WIRES |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the ve... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, s... |
| Aug 27, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As I sat in my vehicle waiting for the traffic light. I felt a sudden hit on my head. At that moment... |
| Oct 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS ON THE 99 FREEWAY DRIVING NORMAL SPEED AND HIT BRAKES TO TAKE THE DENAIR EXIT. THE CAR SPED UP... |
| Mar 31, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | VEHICLE WAS STOLEN IN FLORIDA I PURCHASED IT AFTER BEING FIXED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WHERE ELEC... |
| Mar 20, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LAMP CARRIER, PLUG AND CONTACT BUSHI ARE BURNT BECAUSE THE GROUND WIRE IS TOO THIN. THE PREVIOUS MOD... |
| Oct 24, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DAY IN WHICH MY CAR STOPPED WORKING, PRIOR MY VEHICLE WAS OPERATING PROPERLY NO ISSUES PRESENTED... |
| Jul 31, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY MERCEDES BENZ C-300 4MATIC GOT RAIN WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL. TH... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MALFUNCTION SERVICE WARN... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL, GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL. |
| Nov 18, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THOUGHT BATTERY WAS DEAD, BUT HAD THE BATTERY WAS TESTED BY AAA AND SAID IT WAS FINE. KEY FOB TURNS ... |
| Nov 13, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | MY CAR BURNT YESTERDAY MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK, NO WARNING, NOTHING NOTED. JUST STARTED SMOKING AN... |
| Oct 16, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I AM WRITING BECAUSE MERCEDES HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR A RECALL NOTICE DATED OCTOBER 16, 2... |
| May 19, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALL OTHER .MODELS RECALLED FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK. NOT THIS CAR. TOOK TO DEALER 12800... |
| May 9, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE C 300 2013 MERCEDES WHICH BROKE MORE THAN 3 TIMES ( ALL WITHIN A YEAR, THIS IS A NEW CAR) WIT... |
| Nov 27, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING TOLD THERE IS ONLY A REAR DRIVERS SIDE FOG LIGHT? CONCERNED W THE PAST ... |
| Jan 26, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2013 C300 4MATIC LUXURY MODEL. 1/26 - MY ENGINE STOP WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT. (2ND TRIP OF... |