2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2022 Toyota Corolla

On the public data alone the Corolla edges it 4–1.

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EPA…

2022 Toyota Corolla

The 2022 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is…

	2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	2022 Toyota Corolla
Segment	Compact car	Compact car
Powertrains	Hybrid, Gas	Hybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg	29	52
Safety Signal	35	100
NHTSA recalls	9	0
Critical recalls	3	0
Owner complaints	26	102
NHTSA overall stars	—	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

C-Class

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Latches/Locks/Linkages

310,667 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.RiskA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V481000reported Jul 24, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Seat Belts

2025040012

46 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.RiskA loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.

NHTSA campaign 25V253000reported May 2, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Electrical System

2024070005

1,058 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.RiskAn overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

NHTSA campaign 24V446000reported Jun 14, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Corolla

No recalls on file.