2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls rather than direct vehicle complaints. Recalls mainly concern structural components, electrical systems, and safety features.
There are 13 recalls affecting the 2016 C350E, covering systems such as the roof structure, engine components, electrical starter assembly, communication software, and air bags. These recalls address safety defects that could pose risks including fire hazards, air bag malfunctions, and road hazards due to detached roof panels.
Recalls- Roof panel bonding defect. NHTSA recall 23V854000 affects 2,976 vehicles. The front roof panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may detach after prior repairs due to improper bonding. A detached panel poses a hazard to other vehicles. Dealers will replace the front panel free of charge. Owner notifications began August 2, 2024.
- Roof panel adhesive failure. Recall 21V197000 involves 15,096 vehicles. The front roof panel may not have been bonded correctly during prior repairs, allowing the panel to detach and become a road hazard. Dealers will remove and replace the bonded panel free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed in 2021.
- Starter assembly overheating. Recall 17V114000 affects 307,629 vehicles including 2016 C350e. The starting current limiter can overheat if repeated start attempts occur, risking melted components and fire. Dealers will install an additional fuse at no charge. Recall began August 31, 2017.
- Engine overheating risk. Part of recall 17V114000, the overheating starting current limiter poses a fire risk due to melted components. The fix is installing an additional fuse free of charge. This recall addresses the same defect as the starter assembly issue.
- Emergency call system software. Recall 19V787000 covers 24,226 vehicles. Software faults may cause incorrect date and time transmission by the emergency call system, potentially delaying emergency response. Dealers perform a software update free of charge. Recall began December 23, 2019.
- Driver air bag inadvertent deployment. Recall 17V627000 includes 495,290 vehicles. Insufficient grounding of steering components may cause the driver air bag to deploy unexpectedly if an electrostatic discharge occurs, increasing injury and crash risk. Dealers will add grounding free of charge. Notification began December 6, 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law claims could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
845217
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E
2976 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E
15096 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E
24226 vehicles affected
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E
495290 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E
307629 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.