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2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system problems

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 66 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

66

Fuel System complaints

18%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

C300 fuel system complaints by model year70 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 44 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 70 complaints2016: 66 complaints2017: 33 complaints
C300 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V961000Fuel SystemDecember 13, 2021 · 139 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

What owners report

I was moving my car from one parking space to another space in front of my house. As I was pulling into the new space, I stopped to check the position of my car. As I lifted my foot off the brake, the car unexpectedly started to lurch forward. When I released the brake pedal, the car suddenly…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 19, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 66 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 21V961000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.