Mercedes-Benz C63 Recalls: All 5 Recalls by Year

What gets recalled

Air bags

480%
Lights

120%

2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-363 · May 26, 2016 · 258,163 vehicles

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 Alabama,…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-081 · Feb 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles

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, E550 4Matic,…

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.

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 14V-177 · Apr 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles

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.

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.

2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-363 · May 26, 2016 · 258,163 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-081 · Feb 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 14V-177 · Apr 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles

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.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-017 · Jan 10, 2017 · 104,119 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-363 · May 26, 2016 · 258,163 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-081 · Feb 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 15V-711 · Oct 27, 2015 · 127,504 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015.

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Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 14V-177 · Apr 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles

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.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-363 · May 26, 2016 · 258,163 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 15V-711 · Oct 27, 2015 · 127,504 vehicles

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 14V-177 · Apr 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C63 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz C63 across 4 model years.

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

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.