1999 Mercedes-Benz C230k Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230k. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz c230k. While attempting to make a left turn at approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained chest and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-01-07

“Hit pothole at 10 mph and the lower control arm snapped off causing a loss of control of the car. Dealership says the control arm was corroded through.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-06-16

“Wiper, locks, tailgate, instrument panel and windows all malfunctioned at the same time. The problem has been intermittent, therefore, I am afraid to roll windows down or lock the vehicle. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-02-02

“Drivers side gas tank is leaking with strong gas fumes coming from under car sitting still. Leak is at the bottom sending unit on the left plastic tank under the passenger seat behind the driver. I isolated the leak to where the wires plug to the tank gauge sending unit. This is obviously a very…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-07-15

“Mar '07: interior dash light warning "check engine" came on. I immediately brought it to a mercedes-authorized mechanic; computer diagnostic said "fuel trim error". Mar to oct '07 following parts were replaced: all fuel injectors, spark plugs, engine wiring, all engine gaskets & 2 maf (mass air…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2007-03-10

“Mar '07: interior dash light warning "check engine" came on. I immediately brought it to a mercedes-authorized mechanic; computer diagnostic said "fuel trim error". Mar to oct '07 following parts were replaced: all fuel injectors, spark plugs, engine wiring, all engine gaskets & 2 maf (mass air…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · reported 2007-03-10

“Mar '07: interior dash light warning "check engine" came on. I immediately brought it to a mercedes-authorized mechanic; computer diagnostic said "fuel trim error". Mar to oct '07 following parts were replaced: all fuel injectors, spark plugs, engine wiring, all engine gaskets & 2 maf (mass air…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · reported 2007-03-10

“Mar '07: interior dash light warning "check engine" came on. I immediately brought it to a mercedes-authorized mechanic; computer diagnostic said "fuel trim error". Mar to oct '07 following parts were replaced: all fuel injectors, spark plugs, engine wiring, all engine gaskets & 2 maf (mass air…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2007-03-10
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 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230k as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.