NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV Safety Record
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no star ratings or a Safety Index score are available for this model year. The federal record reflects a clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns. A single unverified consumer complaint has been logged. This data set, while limited, presents no immediate safety concerns based on the information currently published.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV has no federal crash-test ratings. No closely related model years have been tested by NHTSA, leaving consumers without star-rated safety data for this vehicle. Its federal record shows zero recalls and a single unverified owner complaint. This places the 2026 C-Class PHEV in the "Clean" band for recall and complaint volume. The lone complaint alleges an issue with Vehicle Speed Control. This is a safety relevant system. As more of these vehicles enter service, future reports may clarify whether this is an isolated incident.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV?
One unverified consumer allegation has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, targeting the Vehicle Speed Control component. It involves no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. All complaints are unverified allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV?
A vehicle's individual VIN should always be checked against NHTSA's database to confirm the status of any open recall campaigns. The completion rates for recalls vary, and an absence of recalls for a particular model year does not assure that any given vehicle has received necessary service.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, giving it the lowest possible recall burden in the federal record.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging an issue with the Vehicle Speed Control system, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA database for this model, shoppers have no federal crash-test reference point from a closely related year to consult.
FAQ2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class PHEV 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.