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2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 808,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 21V638000 2021-08-13 205 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles. An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repair.

Consequence

An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

COMMUNICATION 19V787000 2019-11-01 24,226 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …

AIR BAGS 19V010000 2019-01-09 288,779 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

AIR BAGS 17V627000 2017-10-06 495,290 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350…

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side interior door latch detached. The contact had to reach through the front driver’s side window to open the front driver's side door using the exterior door handle. No…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR · reported 2026-01-01

“The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag and the driver’s side air bag malfunction service required warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-08-13

“I was driving my vehicle when the transmission started shifting erratically. The shifts were not smooth but hard and the car was shuddering. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others were at risk due to the erratic behavior of the vehicle and how it affected…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-07-01

“2014 mercedes-benz e-350 4matic. Brake fluid and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the service technician advised the brake lines to the rear tries were rusted and had to be replaced . The vehicle was repaired at a estimated cost of $2,900. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-03-27

“1. The component that failed was the front stationary sunroof panel, and what failed on it was the adhesive which leads to it leaking water, and the potential of even falling off while driving 2. It could lead to falling off on the highway which could lead to damages to it or other vehicles around…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-11-11

“I have an open recall for my airbags since january of 2019. I am shipping my vehicle through the military in 2 months but am filling the paperwork out now and one of the criteria is that the car cannot have any open recalls. When I did research on the recall it is still open and unable to be fixed…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-04-01

“Front right malfunction”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-04-13

“2014 mercedes benz c350. Consumer writes in regards to defective acceleration system. *ld the consumer stated the cruise control malfunctioned causing a 4 car collision. The consumer stated the information in the police report was false and that the crash was inadequately investigated. *js”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2019-02-23

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.