5 recalls across 3 model years
The Mercedes-Benz C450 has 5 recalls covering the 2016-2017 model years, with the most serious being a starting current limiter on 2016-2017 vehicles that can overheat, melt surrounding components, and start a fire.
The 2016 model year carries several additional structural and safety concerns. The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard for other drivers. A separate recall addresses the same panel on vehicles where a prior repair may not have bonded it correctly, with the same result. On 2016 vehicles, the panoramic glass roof panel itself can also detach while driving, posing a risk to occupants and others nearby. Rounding out the 2016 recalls, a software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location, which can delay emergency responders after a crash.
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Top 3 of 3 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ C450
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Latches | 3 | 60% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Software & Electronics | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
