2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (58.5% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA21002, opened Sep 2021).
Air Bags complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 162 · 58.5% | Under investigation | EA21002 |
| Engine | 46 · 16.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 19 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 14 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 4.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 277 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“TAKATA RECALL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN DECEMBER 2017 NOT KNOWING IT IR HAD TAKATA AIRBAGS. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 11166152 — filed 01/09/2019 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V627000 (AIR BAGS). THE…”NHTSA complaint 11162329 — filed 12/18/2018 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11162208 — filed 12/18/2018 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250?
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 162 of 277 NHTSA complaints (58.5%), followed by engine (46), fuel/propulsion system (24), unspecified/other issues (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?
277 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA21002) into air bags that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
