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Model year

2016 Mercedes-Benz C250

Body and fuel not decoded, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 13, 2020 to Mar 13, 2020.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (1)Bulletins (76)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2016 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 peaked in 2020, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120201202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Look up a VIN at NHTSA
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 13, 2020Failure Jan 18, 2019Melbourne, FLAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11317840
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
    Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

76 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
  • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
  • LI82.30-P-059239 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled …
  • EW - HVAC Service Oct 29, 2020 · Warranty Program/Extension
    This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be carried out. To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs …
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
  • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
  • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
  • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
  • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
  • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
  • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
  • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
  • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
  • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
  • ELW -Intake Line Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (“MBUSA”) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle from the original New V…
  • NCU-2023060003 Jun 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2016 – 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213 platform) and GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the air conditioning control unit software may not mee…
  • 2015120008 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes­Benz vehicles, has determined that on the affected vehicles, an additional blind rivet is needed near the front left suspension strut. An authorized Mercedes-Ben…
  • Enclosures Mar 3, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The following part numbers should no longer be installed and any existing stock on hand must be returned to your facing PDC via Special Return, use Item Category SCM Authorized Part Return; include a copy of the NCA as your authorization to return these par…
  • 201602006 Jan 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Recall Campaign stop-sale order for Fixed Glass Panel on Panoramic sunroof
  • LI72.00-P-075743 Jan 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Staining on door trim strips and top and bottom trim elements on rear side windows. Cause Damage to protective coating of door beltline trim strips, door upper trim strips and side window trim element. Remedy 1. Check if the problem cannot be rectified …
  • LI32.25-P-066246 Jul 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle shock absorber as a replacement part. In future, the rear axle shock absorber…
  • LI54.10-P-071499 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY …
  • LI68.05-P-060307 Jan 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the…
  • LI68.05-P-060306 Jan 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in the garage. 2…
  • LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
  • LI8860P073470 Aug 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
  • LI8285P070107 Aug 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Weather App will not populate local weather data based on current vehicle position.
  • LI8270P073025 Aug 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Insufficient charging or no wireless charging with iPhone 12.
  • LI8200P073331 Aug 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Intermittently after bus sleep the lower control panel LCP and upper control panel UCP may be panel UCP may be inoperable.
  • LI9110P0633475 Nov 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close.
  • LI8370P0644803 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High voltage battery warning message in instrument cluster.
  • LI8295P054406 Aug 28, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "SOS mbrace service not activated".
  • LI8285P0647651 Aug 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Traffic information service and posibly the voice control, nonfunctional after navigation software update.
  • LI8285P0633424 Nov 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
  • LI8285P0633423 Aug 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
  • LI8285P0602587 Aug 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Reset the customer-specific data and perform a software update of the AUDIO20 control unit.
  • LI8262P0634113 Nov 30, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Disturbed Antenna Signal.
  • LI8260P0646761 Aug 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CD/DVD No longer ejected or drawn in.
  • LI8210P0644042 Aug 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Headlamp fog.
  • LI8220P073063 Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
  • Launch EW NCU Jul 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Launch EW NCU - Low Pressure Fuel Hose MY 15-17 205 213 253 172
  • LI08.00-P-072749 Apr 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For plug in hybrid and electric variants: Complaints about the electric range
  • 2017030004 Jan 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
  • Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-C…
  • LI54.30-P-072145 Dec 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
  • LI42.47-P-067502 Dec 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
  • LI46.15-P-071669 Sep 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
  • LI82.85-P-071453 Jul 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
  • LI82.10-P-062049 Jun 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Headlamps fogged
  • LI82.10-P-064766 Jun 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Check housing cover …
  • NCU - HVAC Warra May 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating…
  • LI82.85-P-071023 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NTG5.5 Audio 20 with codes 355 and 357: Vehicle positioning inaccurate / implausible, route guidance not possible
  • P-SC-2020020001 Feb 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Label on Tire Sealant
  • P-B-00.20-105 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In addition to the information published in the Introduction into Service Manual, note maintenance interval changes for model 205.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • P-B-00.20-105 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MY-All Model 205, Maintenance Interval
  • LI72.40-P-058875 Apr 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Passenger side outside mirror glass adjusts itself at random at ignition on/off
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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