NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safety Record
The 2024 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 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrives without a federal safety rating. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, leaving the core structural and occupant-protection questions unanswered by federal data. Consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score are available. The recall and complaint record is light, with zero open recall campaigns on file and 12 unverified owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. This limited federal record is factually narrow; it is neither a safety endorsement nor a safety concern, but rather a reflection of incomplete data.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls 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 | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows a limited federal safety record. NHTSA did not conduct crash tests for this model year, leaving the structural safety assessment incomplete. The vehicle has no recalls on record, which places it in the Light burden band. Owner complaints are low, with 12 unverified allegations across all reported components. Of these, brake and electrical system issues are noted, though they are not confirmed defects. No recall remedies have been issued. For historical context, the 2021 C-Class and 2019 C-Class each scored a Safety Index of 83; these scores are specific to those model years and do not apply to the 2024 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have any recalls?
The federal recall record for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows zero recall campaigns on file. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the NHTSA recall database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Twelve unverified consumer allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2024 C-Class. The top components named in those unverified reports are Service Brakes and Unknown Or Other, each cited four times, followed by the Electrical System with three allegations, and the Engine and Air Bags each appearing twice. One report alleges an injury. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
This 2024 C-Class has an open recall outstanding. All prospective buyers of a used 2024 C-Class should check the VIN using the free NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov. This will confirm whether the open recall applies to that specific vehicle and whether it has been addressed, as completion status varies by individual unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 C-Class, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 model year, meaning no federal safety remedy is currently pending for this vehicle.
- Twelve unverified consumer allegations have been filed with NHTSA, with Service Brakes and Electrical System among the most frequently cited components in those unverified reports.
- Tested sibling years, including the 2021 and 2019 C-Class at Safety Index 83 each, provide context from federal crash testing but their scores do not apply to or predict outcomes for the 2024 model year.
FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety questions
Was the 2024 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 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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 2024.
- 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.