How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 have?

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,222,189 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 16V363000 2016-05-26 258,163 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

AIR BAGS 16V081000 2016-02-11 711,159 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14V177000 2014-04-11 252,867 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Consequence

Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v363000 (air bags). The dealer (mercedes-benz of sacramento, 1810 howe ave, sacramento, ca 95825, [REDACTED]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-01-09

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v363000 (air bags). The dealer (mercedes-benz of sacramento, 1810 howe ave, sacramento, ca 95825, [REDACTED]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-01-09

“I bought my mercedes brand new, and there seems to be multiple people with same issue. I have a little over 40000 miles, and my car is having starting issues. I turn the key, and everything comes on but the car won't start, and goes into an emergency cool down mode with the engine fans turning on…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-01

“I bought my mercedes brand new, and there seems to be multiple people with same issue. I have a little over 40000 miles, and my car is having starting issues. I turn the key, and everything comes on but the car won't start, and goes into an emergency cool down mode with the engine fans turning on…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-04-01

“I bought my mercedes brand new, and there seems to be multiple people with same issue. I have a little over 40000 miles, and my car is having starting issues. I turn the key, and everything comes on but the car won't start, and goes into an emergency cool down mode with the engine fans turning on…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-04-01

“An alert on my dash board screen telling me that my brake and tail light may not be functioning. I have read that there have been a lot of complaints with mercedes c series cars from 2008, 2009, 20010, 20011 that have had problems with the tail light ground, may have even caused fires in some. I'm…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2013-10-09