Recall 19V130000: 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Feb 26, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 22,637vehicles
- Model years
- 2017–2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
Possible consequence
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C4323 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C4313 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C634 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C632 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300216 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz C30099 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E40023 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.