2015 Mercedes-Benz C200 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C200. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My 2015 c300 w205 failed at its state inspection today due to a rusted through rear subframe. I understand that the w204 warranty on this was extended to 20 years/unlimited miles but the w205 was not. I have contacted mercedes customer care for a potential goodwill repair since this seems to be a…”
“The car would seem to shift when stopping , when tires were removed the rear subframe had rusted out completely, this is a major safety issue and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. The failure is the same as what the w204s experienced but they’re being fixed at the cost of mercedes”
“Rusted rear subframe. Unsafe braking and suspension due to this. Damage code 35441 47 shows 2008-2015 vins but my vin does not show active recall, yet has the issue”
“Rusted rear subframe. Unsafe braking and suspension due to this. Damage code 35441 47 shows 2008-2015 vins but my vin does not show active recall, yet has the issue”
“Rusted rear subframe. Unsafe braking and suspension due to this. Damage code 35441 47 shows 2008-2015 vins but my vin does not show active recall, yet has the issue”
“Mercedes issued a recall for mercedes c class for the model year up to 2015 for rear subframe that is rusting with holes in it. The dealer tells me my car is not covered by mercedes even though it is a 2015 model. They gave me an estimate for the repair of over $5000. They say the model changed…”
“The rear of the car would begin to slip during turns and when brakes were applied. When I had the issue checked out, my mechanic said that the rear subframe has severe corrosion, rust and holes. The subframe perforation is causing instability in the rear wheels, which is a safety issue. I took the…”
“The r&r rear subframe is showing premature corrosion that can cause structural failure. This can lead to rear suspension detachment, erratic driving behavior, and severe safety risks. This problem has been confirmed by the mercedes benz dealer. This has been inspected by the mercedes benz…”
Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C200 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.