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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Plug-in hybridHybrid

Compact Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA4

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA29 mpg

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 4 complaints, most often about the back over prevention.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
AMG C63 S E Performance	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 150 kW AC PMSM	19	22	20 (22 MPGe blended)	1 mi electric	57	1.2 h	$3,900
C300	Hybrid	RWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	25	35	29	—	—	—	$2,650
C300 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	24	33	27	—	—	—	$2,850
AMG C43 4matic	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion	19	27	22	—	—	—	$3,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49018, 47992, 47993, 48171.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Electrical System

2026050004

144,049 vehicles

ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.RiskAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. 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 May 8, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V281000reported May 1, 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

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

4complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Back Over Prevention2

Service Brakes1

Electrical System1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Unspecified1

Structure1

What owners describe

“The 2025 c300 rwd sedan was parked outside for about an hour. After getting back into the car and reversing, the rear camera would not display. The camera/parking interface was activated however there was an error symbol where the camera image is displayed, with a camera crossed through. Restarting the car, shifting ba…”Jun 3, 2026 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report

“After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable. The engine, interior lighting, sounds, and other systems were working however all the screens were completely dead. The car had no speedometer, g…”Mar 18, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

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Other C-Class model years

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

1 recalls · 3 complaints

2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

3 recalls · 15 complaints

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

10 recalls · 25 complaints

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

9 recalls · 26 complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

7 recalls · 17 complaints

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

12 recalls · 45 complaints

2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

18 recalls · 74 complaints

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

19 recalls · 128 complaints

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

17 recalls · 250 complaints

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

14 recalls · 314 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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