Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 75 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
75
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | fuel lines/ clamps defective causing a fuel leak. vehicle could catch on fire and fumes are extremel... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed OBD-II code P052E related to crankcase ventilation/PCV system malfunction. Issue c... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appeared on dash at approximately 72k miles. Had code read and diagnosed by certi... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG, M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8. This engine is marketed under Mercedes-Benz's... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the energy... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance Code P052E indicates a fault in the Posit... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | ENGINE | I have noticed a recurring issue during the colder months where there is a strong gas smell inside t... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ENGINE | PCV fault |
| Nov 15, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel is leaking inside cabin whenever I turn on my heat |
| Sep 3, 2024 | ENGINE | Check Engine light...P052E positive crankcase ventilation regulatory valve |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ENGINE | This vehicle was 2nd owner via Mercedes CPO. Note I bought this 2016 in 2018 on CPO, so recalls and... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ENGINE | error code P052E positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Code P052E71 Saying the Crankcase is bad. Seems to be an issue with MB. |
| Jul 22, 2024 | ENGINE | check engine light p052e positive crankcase ventilation regulator value performance |
| Apr 18, 2024 | ENGINE | A couple years back I had an engine light pop up and it was the code P052E which as I’ve done my res... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE | P0952 sensor part not available untill Dec 2024 I have documentation from my mechanic |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ENGINE | Pcv valve has gone bad, and it seems like everyone i ask that is mercedes technician they all say th... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | ENGINE | Positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ENGINE | M274 check engine light P052E71 Crankcase ventilation valve Topic: # LI 01.20-P-076794 crankcase ve... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Error code PO52e crankcase ventilation |