Recall 22V168000: 2008–2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 7 other models
- Report received
- Mar 18, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 22vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2010, 2014
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 (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Possible consequence
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300672 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300576 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350144 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK5500 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350184 complaints
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 5501 complaints
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55016 complaints
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK28023 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK3504 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.