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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
26Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact luxury sedan that has long served as the entry point into the three-pointed star lineup, targeting professional buyers and premium-minded drivers who want European refinement in a manageable package. Covering model years 2019 through 2024, this is a vehicle that competes at the heart of the prestige compact segment against rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.

VERDICT

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the C-Class as one of the more polished and driver-focused entries in the compact luxury sedan segment, praising its cabin quality, ride character, and brand prestige. Most consider it a benchmark for interior refinement at this price tier, though some note that rivals can match or exceed it on technology features and outright performance value.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 7Forward Collision Avoidance 5Fuel/Propulsion System 4Fuel System 4Gasoline 4Back Over Prevention 3

Other C-Class years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2022. Methodology · Disclosure