The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,404 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08V3030002008-07-07404 affected
Defect
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
AIR BAGS05V5600002005-12-2061,000 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USING AN OUT-OF-POSITION UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE CRASH TEST…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
1
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
STRUCTURE
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Battery went dead on our 2006 c320 mercedes the air bag warning light came on after the car was restarted and the dealer cllaims the bag can deploy without warnig if not repaired the car only has 36000 miles they refused to fix problem wiyh ouy being paid because the vehicle is 30 days out of…”
“Highway cruising at steady state speed, aprox 65 mph. Right front tire failure. Control was maintained. Pulled off to shoulder and replaced tire with spare. Tire is being replaced. Damaged tire is available. *jb”
“Dt*: the contact stated while wearing sunglasses the instrument panel was not readable. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 09/15/06. *jb”
“Dt*: the contact stated while wearing sunglasses the instrument panel was not readable. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 09/15/06. *jb”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The brake pedal shakes while depressed. The dealership determined this was normal operating conditions.”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The brake pedal shakes while depressed. The dealership determined this was normal operating conditions.”
“The mercedes clk350 vin [xxx]- the passenger seat and driver seat when released to allow a rear passenger out of the car causes the head rest to automatically descend and can trap the rear occupants hand in place as it did with a 10 year child in my car. The control to raise the headrest is…”
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had serious transmission problems. The vehicle lurched continuously while driving at 10 mph. There was also a loud clunking noise when the vehicle shifted gears. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined there was a problem with the fuel pump.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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