How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 have?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63?

Of 15 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,453,812 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 17V017000 2017-01-10 104,119 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG Cabrio, and SLS AMG Coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever…

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 front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017. Second notices started going out in October 2018 and continue to be mailed as parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…

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 16V081000 2016-02-11 711,159 affected

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler…

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

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE BRAKES

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Total complaints15

What owners report

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

“Glass sunroof while driving, heard a loud bang/pop, glass sunroof began to shatter, and fall onto me, creating a unsafe conditions. Pulled over immediately and closed plastic sunshade to prevent entire glass window from collapsing on top of me. Particles of glass and finite glass dust covered…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2021-09-04

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The dealer (mercedes-benz of calabasas, 24181 calabasas rd, calabasas, ca 91302, [REDACTED]) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-09-04

“Electronic steering lock failure common problem”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-12-01

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v363000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to remedy the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-08-01

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-02-12

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c63. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v363000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-01-06

“Cel illumination, engine misfire, stalling, rough running, low coolant indicator light ups. No external coolant loss detectable. Coolant in the engine oil and/or in the combustion chamber. This is caused by a broken cylinder head bolt. Engine coolant enters into engine oil. Coolant might be…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-05-06

“As I was driving I had a light come on my dash telling me I had low coolant and that I needed to have it filled. This has happened a number of times since my short ownership of this vehicle. From what I understand this is a sealed unit and should not be losing antifreeze anywhere. I had the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2014-02-14