NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safety Record
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class presents a limited federal safety profile. Without NHTSA crash-test data, the model carries no star ratings and no computed Safety Index. The record does indicate a light burden from recalls and complaints, with zero open recall campaigns on file and 26 unverified owner complaints. This narrow picture, covering only recalls and reported complaints, provides no indication of the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 26 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
No recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This absence of manufacturer-mandated safety actions distinguishes the model year within its segment, placing it in the Light burden band for combined recalls and complaints. The NHTSA complaint database records 26 unverified complaints. These complaints cluster around the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance, areas prospective owners may wish to investigate further in the federal dataset. One reported crash and one reported injury appear in the complaint record; these remain unverified allegations. The 2022 C-Class itself has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, and therefore lacks a direct Safety Index score. For context, the 2021 C-Class scored a Safety Index of 83, the 2020 C-Class scored 75, and the 2019 C-Class scored 83. These figures are specific to their respective model years and do not apply to the 2022 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have any recalls?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no named recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive guidance associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
NHTSA has logged 26 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most frequently alleged components are the Electrical System with 7 reports, Forward Collision Avoidance with 5, and the Fuel and Propulsion System categories accounting for a combined 8 reports. One reported crash and one reported injury appear in the dataset. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Any used 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shopper should run the specific VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether any recall remedy remains incomplete on that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year, and that absence carries no implication about crashworthiness.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, the cleanest possible outcome in the recall record.
- The 26 unverified complaints on file include 7 alleged Electrical System issues and 5 alleged Forward Collision Avoidance concerns, the two highest-volume categories for this year.
- Tested sibling years, specifically the 2021 at index 83, the 2020 at index 75, and the 2019 at index 83, provide crash-test context for the C-Class platform but those scores apply only to their own tested model years and not to the 2022.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 26 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 26 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2022.
- 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.