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Mercedes-Benz C250Model year report

2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by steering (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 104 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “While driving my 2015 C250 coupe, I had to brake hard as I was trying to avert stopped heavy traffic. When I slammed on the breaks, the steering wheel, column and entire vehicle locked up. I was unable to turn the wheel entirely. As a result, my vehicle slide into another vehicle from behind. Because both the steering and brakes locking, I was unable to maneuver the vehicle to avoid the stopped traffic. The airbags also did not deploy as they should have.”

NHTSA complaint #11353979, filed 2020-09, 39,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 60,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20152017201820192020320212022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
C-Class · sedan 4WD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 11.0% risk
C-Class · sedan RWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 11.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: 5 stars overall; 2016: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C250 Coupe RWD1.8L 4-cyl7-speed automatic213125$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 104 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 104 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151249,5004425—Not enough data
201416349,000552550 · TypicalFalling
201327860,850752571 · MoreFalling
201227260,0005—2541 · TypicalFalling

All Mercedes-Benz C250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 (C250 Coupe, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,500 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 60,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.