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Mercedes-Benz C-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 27–29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 62 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 C-Class | 2 | 27–29 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 C-Class | 3 | 22–29 mpg | 1 | 4 | — |
| 2025 C-Class | 4 | 20–29 mpg | 2 | 4 | — |
| 2024 C-Class | 3 | 23–30 mpg | 3 | 15 | — |
| 2023 C-Class | 11 | 19–29 mpg | 10 | 26 | — |
| 2022 C-Class | 8 | 22–29 mpg | 9 | 26 | — |
| 2021 C-Class | 15 | 20–27 mpg | 7 | 17 | 5/5 |
| 2020 C-Class | 15 | 20–28 mpg | 12 | 46 | — |
| 2019 C-Class | 15 | 20–27 mpg | 18 | 79 | — |
| 2018 C-Class | 16 | 19–30 mpg | 19 | 130 | 5/5 |
| 2017 C-Class | 16 | 19–30 mpg | 17 | 253 | 5/5 |
| 2016 C-Class | 6 | 20–30 mpg | 14 | 323 | 5/5 |
| 2015 C-Class | 9 | 15–28 mpg | 14 | 451 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz C-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V481000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock, reported Jul 24, 2026; model years 2022, 2023
- 26V281000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported May 1, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V255000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported May 12, 2025; model years 2023
- 25V253000 — Seat belts: Front, reported May 2, 2025; model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 24V446000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported Jun 14, 2024; model years 2022, 2023
- 24V371000 — Seats, reported May 24, 2024; model years 2023
- 24V115000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers, reported Feb 16, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V880000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Dec 21, 2023; model years 2022, 2023, 2024
- 23V854000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Dec 15, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- 23V462000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Jun 30, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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