2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
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- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (85), Unknown Or Other (38), Fuel system (35), Electrical system (35), Body / structure (26).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
08/26/2026 · Unknown Or Other
The convertible roof gets stuck partially in open or closed position. It has to be forced closed. The vehicle is always garaged and the convertible was used very carefully but still has been troublesome from the beginning
07/27/2026 · Engine
2017 Mercedes c300 the switchover valve in the diagnostic module of the evaporative emission control system is jammed open. This issue was called for recall for models 2018 or later, but 2017 was not part of it.
05/15/2026 · Fuel system · fire
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine compartment. A parking attendant extinguished the fire, and a pol…
05/05/2026 · Fuel system
strong evident fuel/ gas smell when driving and when the car is in park after driving.
03/20/2026 · Engine
Check engine light for P052E which has been coming and going off for years now. Now the check engine light is there permanently. I spoke to Mercedes Benz customer service and requested for them to fix the problem now that the light is on permanently but they refuse to fix it because the car has 222,000 miles on it. This should be a recall from the manufactu…
12/31/2025 · Fuel system
UNKNOWN it was just one day I started my car and turned the A/C on and I started getting this strong gasoline smell. I went on like a saw there is a recall for this problem for the M274 engines.
12/16/2025 · Body / structure
While driving home from work, without any warning or blunt force the sunroof exploded and shattered glass was everywhere
12/02/2025 · Seat belts
any action on Case 11699173 ?