How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176 have?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C176 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz c350. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 17v017000 (air bags) was received. After contacting the local dealer mercedes benz of catonsville (6631 baltimore national pike, catonsville md) and the manufacturer…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C176 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.