2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 7 recalls, the most serious involving a front body panel whose adhesive bond can deteriorate, allowing the panel to detach from the vehicle and become a hazard for other drivers. Two recalls affect occupant safety systems in a crash: a passenger airbag warning display may show the airbag as active when it is actually off, leaving a front passenger unprotected without knowing it, and a loose 12-volt battery mounting bracket can allow the battery to shift or disconnect after a crash, cutting power to hazard lights and emergency communication systems. The center console lid may also fail to stay latched in a rear-end collision, opening and striking occupants. On the electrical and driver assistance side, a software issue can cause the electronic stability control system to deactivate, reducing vehicle control. LED headlights on some vehicles may have been incorrectly aimed during a prior repair, narrowing visibility at night. The front seatbelts may also fail to fully retract after use, which can discourage occupants from wearing them.