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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Back Over Prevention / Camera, accounting for 1 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 29 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 64 MPGe (20–25 MPG on gasoline) with up to 54 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class belongs to the 5th generation (W206) C-Class platform spanning model years 2022–2026.

Platform Architecture: 5th Generation (W206) • Production Span: 2022–2026 • Platform Code: MRA II • Lifecycle Note: Initial Launch (2022–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Back Over Prevention / Camera (1 / 25%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–29 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
C300 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 25 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $2,600 / yr
C300 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
GLC300 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
GLC300 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
GLC300 4matic Coupe Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
GLC350e 4matic with EQ Hybrid Tech Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 60 MPGe (23 MPG) 70 MPGe (28 MPG) 64 MPGe (25 MPG) 54 mi EV (380 mi total) $3,050 / yr
AMG C43 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
AMG C63 S E Performance Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 36 MPGe (19 MPG) 38 MPGe (22 MPG) 37 MPGe (20 MPG) 1 mi EV (320 mi total) $3,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Summary of 4 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
4
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V281000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: Mercedes-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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers 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 #25V253000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Summary: Mercedes-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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers 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.
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How many safety recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

NHTSA records list 4 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Back Over Prevention / Camera, appearing in 1 filings (25% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range from 22 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.