Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Mercedes-Benz C350

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:44.665Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 21
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 21 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2010	18
2011	26
2012	35
2013	21
2014	13
2015	6
2016	0
2017	1

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

16 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V6270000 (Air bags) and 18V043000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (Air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-20

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V62700 (Air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04

Power train

2 of 21 total reports mention: power train.

Suspension

1 of 21 total reports mentions: suspension.

Structure

1 of 21 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Steering

1 of 21 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-05-19Steering17V252000 Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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2018-10-31Air bags18V043000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

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2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

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2021-09-10Air bags21V638000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V252000 · Steering
Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Recall 19V787000 · Communication
Recall 21V638000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 have?: 6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.