How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 have?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63?

Of 8 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 638,534 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 16V363000 2016-05-26 258,163 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

AIR BAGS 15V711000 2015-10-27 127,504 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Consequence

The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the…

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14V177000 2014-04-11 252,867 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Consequence

Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

Total complaints8

What owners report

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

“The electronic steering control lock module went out on my car. This seems to be a reoccurring issue with any "w204" 2008/2009 mercedes benz model car. I've documented over a few hundred cases alone on the forums online. This is a dealership only fix and should be recalled. Basically, security…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-07-13

“The electronic steering control lock module went out on my car. This seems to be a reoccurring issue with any "w204" 2008/2009 mercedes benz model car. I've documented over a few hundred cases alone on the forums online. This is a dealership only fix and should be recalled. Basically, security…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-07-13

“My 2008 mercedes amg c63 had been operating without flaws until recently, I parked, went in the gym to work out for 45 mins. When I came out and tried to start the vehicle, there was no response. Steering wheel locked, wouldn't come out of park. Left me stranded. I have read dozens of complaints…”

STEERING · reported 2016-06-15

“My 2008 mercedes amg c63 had been operating without flaws until recently, I parked, went in the gym to work out for 45 mins. When I came out and tried to start the vehicle, there was no response. Steering wheel locked, wouldn't come out of park. Left me stranded. I have read dozens of complaints…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-06-15

“Rear taillights started smoking. It was all burned out causing rear right taillight to malfunction. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-12-02

“Rear taillights started smoking. It was all burned out causing rear right taillight to malfunction. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2013-12-02

“The passenger tail lamp bulb carrier, ground wire, and connecting plastic harness all melted causing my tail lamps to appear dim and eventually melted to the point the passenger brake lights, rear running lamps, rear passenger turn signal and rear fog lamp all completely quit functioning. I…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2013-06-20

“2008 c63 amg-every time fill up tank there very strong gas smell even out door. I tracked down smell from under back seat where gas tank is. Open back seat you will see wet spot from gas leak. This is extremely dangerous that car can get caught on fire. I research online and found many mercedes…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-01-26