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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Back Over Prevention / Camera (1 / 25%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 22–29 MPG (8 variants • PHEV up to 64 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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.
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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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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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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.
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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