2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2023 Toyota Corolla

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

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EP…

2023 Toyota Corolla

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is …

	2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	2023 Toyota Corolla
Segment	Compact car	Compact car
Powertrains	Hybrid, Gas	Hybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg	29	50
Safety Signal	35	62
NHTSA recalls	10	6
Critical recalls	4	0
Owner complaints	25	84
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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Electrical System

2025050003/4

443 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.RiskAn incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

NHTSA campaign 25V255000reported May 12, 2025Mercedes-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

See Part 573 Report

591,377 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb

NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Steering

25TA02/25LA02

1,716 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskA deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

NHTSA campaign 25V040000reported Jan 29, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Steering

24TB13/24TA13

8,057 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.RiskA steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

NHTSA campaign 24V878000reported Nov 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing