Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator was illuminated. On one occasion, while the contact's vehicle was stopped, another vehicle crashed into its rear driver's side. The contact stated that the headrests detached due to the impact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the neck and back, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. After the crash, the ABS, air bag, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated. Also, the brakes failed to operate properly and the vehicle began to stall. The contact took the vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of houston greenway (located at 3900 southwest freeway, houston, tx 77027, 713-489-211) where the brakes were repaired; however, the failures still occurred. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

Loud rattle at cold start up that last for approximately 5 seconds. Diagnosed by several mechanics as a known issue with cam shaft vvt. Cam shaft adjuster

- Buena Park, CA, USA

When the vehicle is stationary, it takes four clicks to turn over. After turnover, it idles rough, and makes a rattle noise around 1500 RPM. Mercedes ran a diagnostic and said it was a P034062 code and recommended replacing camshaft adjusters and camshaft adjuster magnet and seals. The cost was $4500. This is a very common problem in these Mercedes and I believe their should be a recall as this could cause engine damage while driving or pose a significant safety issue.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

Check engine light code, P0340, camshaft position sensor. Problem includes difficulty starting car, engine knock upon start, and misfires accelerating to pass at highway speeds.

- Salinas, CA, USA

On my 2013 C250 only with 55K miles, a rattle noise begins on the engine(sounds like a diesel engine) the exhaust crankshaft adjus, central valve& crankshaft tensioner defaults) there where 3 cars all 2012 C250, 2013 C250 in the Mercedes-Benz dealership (Mercedes-Benz of coral gable with the same issue) this is a clear and well stated and recorded cases in which mb usa should accept the defect and recall this issue, many people also in the record have payed $4-5K for this common issue. Finally, NHTSA should look into this matter and force mb usa to own this well too common defect. I am obligated to ask for loands to pay for something that is a clear manufacture defect

- Miami, FL, USA

As I was driving to come to a stop at a light, the engine light came on and the engine stopped in the middle of road. Luckly I wasn't on major highway or else it would have been a major accident. After reading farther reports this incident has happened numerous of time for the same issue and as what happened to me. Mercedes did not do any recalls or put out any safety notices to customers. This is major safety violation and I feel that they did not think about the safety of the customers. I contacted the Mercedes headquarters and notified them of this issue and they had no answer for this problem. I felt my life was in jeopardy because of the problem with the manufacturing of the Mercedes engines as well as the other customers that have brought up this complaint. They would not fix the problem instead offered a lousy incentive of $1000 toward new vehicle or $500 toward a certified preowned vehicle. Then they also charged me $800 to diagnose the problem. Then to tell me after that that it might not fix the problem and recommend a new engine. Why should I pay for a engine that goes out at only having 110000 miles on it. A top class car dealer and their engines go out at 110000 miles. Totally unacceptable.

- Leander, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine camshaft adjusting gear was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Lathonia, GA, USA

I was experiencing an engine stall when starting my vehicle and a rattling like noise coming from the engine as well in early January 2018. My engine light sensor came on about 2 days later. I took my car to mb long beach and was advised that I needed to have the camshaft adjusted which would cost me approximately $4K+. it was further explained that this issue was due to a crack in the shaft and the oil is not being properly dispersed. After further investigation on my own behalf, this is an engine manufacturer defect and there are several consumer complaints regarding this same issue. After calling mb usa several times, I finally received a call back stating, I could receive a "1-time, 10% off the total cost of the repair. If this was a consumer related vehicle repair negligence then the consumer covering the expense would be the right thing to do, but when this is a defect from the manufacturer and mb is aware of it then this expense should be one that should cover.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

85000 miles, regular oil changes and maintenance, did not drive for 8 months, after 1 month of driving, engine would not start at times and sounded strange when cranking engine would eventually start and run O.K., took vehicle to dealership after 2nd occurence, acceleration has always lagged since purchased-turbo lag "?" dealership said problem was internal with cam tensioner possibly

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. While driving 30 mph, a foul odor entered the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen. The contact exited the vehicle and the engine caught fire. A police report was not filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an unknown Mercedes-Benz dealer in palm beach, Florida and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,200.

- Miramar, FL, USA

My car has 47K mileage and the check engine light was on a few weeks ago. The error code was P0340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. The Mercedes Benz dealer technicians checked the check and found that the issue was caused by timing chain and they had to replace it. I did research online and found lots of mb C250 2012 and 2013 cars with similar mileage (40K to 60K) had exact same issue as mine. It can cause cranky start, failure to accelerate while driving and losing power. It can be extremely dangerous when car with this issue on the road, especially on highways.

- Chicago, IL, USA

I was on I-95 and the car just started shaking and would not accelerate, very dangerous. The car also has a dangerous lag when trying to accelerate. I was trying to accelerate making a U turn to on coming traffic and the car wouldn't accelerate nearly causing a catastrophic life threatening accident. I have had my car at the dealership for 3 months trying to fix the problem and to date every time I get it back the same thing happens. My paperwork is with my car that has been at the dealership since for 3 months.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

My car burnt yesterday morning on my way to work, no warning, nothing noted. Just started smoking and then flames came up and burn the whole front end

- Fort Lee, NJ, USA

Mercedes released a bulletin to their dealerships that stated the radiator has a component that bursts and causes the heater, and all most engine parts to clog. The issue was told to me to be "rare". the reason that it is not considered a recall because it has not happened enough. See attached reports from when I took my car for a basic a service N 1.16.17 and less than two weeks later my heat stopped working, I took my car back to Mercedes in doing so, the advisor stated that the radiator has the issues that are known by Mercedes. I was told by the advisor that during my a service that the fluids were not checked. I don't understand because on the report it has that it was checked. Why are we as consumers being ripped off by these large dealerships and their legal price gauging I was quoted a price for 3K, which is unrealistic when I just purchased my car less than 5 months ago. In addition prior to me purchasing my car I took it to the dealership to have a pre purchase inspection done, and was told that the car was immaculate condition. This is a disgrace and im extremely irritated with this issue, please help me.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

Intermittent "inoperable mode" illuminated since mileage 41974. Car decelerated on the highway from 75mph to 10mpl nearly causing an accident. Pulled over, turned off vehicle, was completely shaken up. Waited about 5 minutes, restarted and it was normal. This has happened 13 times in the 6 months of ownership. Dealer was unable to duplicate issue. Vehicle again duplicated the same problem, I made a left turn, attempted to accelerate on a city street and it began showing the "inoperable mode" and check engine light again. A month later, the engine was making a loud noise like rocks in a dryer. Pulled over immediately away from traffic. I contacted the dealer, they said to "drive it in". on the way, the car broke down. Called Mercedes customer care, they sent a tow truck. Car is under warranty until 50K, and is at 49404. While my 2013 C250 is in the shop, they issued me a 2016 C300 with less than 550 miles on it. After driving for only 5 days, it also has the check engine light and says "collision prevention assist plus inoperative". I notified the service advisor and he will not return my messages to have another vehicle issued. This is clearly a manufacture defect that Mercedes is blatantly ignoring. This is stressful and heartbreaking that I have owned the vehicle 6 months, with a mountain of "manufacturer warranty" issues, they are asking me to pay the $2500 if it is deemed "not warrantable". so I am supposed to trust Mercedes to be honest at this point? the only contact I have received since is that they will be charging me $2595 in labor to disassemble my engine so that they have a "concrete answer" as to if my vehicle will be warrantied. It is under warranty and all services have been done as Mercedes advises. For Mercedes to not warranty it would be a direct violation of the manufacturer warranty and further prove their negligence.

- Denver, CO, USA

When accelerating at highway speeds (mostly) check engine light comes on and car shakes. If you pull over and restart the car most of the time the check engine light goes away. The engine error code (from Mercedes) is P03001 which is a cylinder misfire. I purchased this car brand new and have had it at the dealership 8 times now for the same problem. They have replaced the fuel pump and injectors and problem still persists. Mercedes dealer is telling me there is nothing wrong with the car and they can't duplicate the problem after a week with the vehicle. The car is very dangerous to drive. This has happened to me no less than 20 times in 2 years of owning the vehicle. My son has been in the car with me several times when this has happened and it is a safety hazard to be at highway speeds and the car can no longer accelerate and starts to decelerate. Mercedes needs to do something about this before someone (namely me) dies because of this known issue. They have known about this with an internal document since October 2012 yet they continue to ignore the problem.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Mercedes Benz C250. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. As a result, the front of the vehicle caught fire. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,500.

- Houston, TX, USA

Long pause when trying to accelerate from a stop. Not normal turbo lag, it's too long.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

Constant issues with vehicle acceleration. For example when try to accelerate from a stop the car hesitates for several seconds even with significant pressure on gas pedal then suddenly accelerates in a very jerky fashion. This is very dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic or make a left hand turn crossing multiple traffic lanes. Have also had similar problems when car is traveling on highway and need to accelerate quickly, the car hesitates for several seconds and then jerks into gear and speeds up. I don't drive my car that much because I work from home and take cabs on weekends when going out but had a friend drive the car with me to see what they thought and they said they definitely noticed the issue. I am taking my car to the dealership to see if they will make repairs but I have a feeling like others who have submitted a complaint I will be told nothing is wrong. I just happened across this website and thought I would see if the problem was just my car but 11 of 13 complaints are the exact same issue as mine. Why hasn't the ntsb issued a recall" does someone or a bunch or people have to die first?"

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving to grocery store attempted to accelerate from a stop and vehicle bogged down (decelerated before accelerating) and the violently took off.. have taken vehicle 8 times to different Mercedes Benz dealerships in the atlanta area only to be told that its the way vehicle is and to live with it. On many occasions while attempting to turn across traffic vehicle just stays in place when accelerator pedal is depressed and then it just bolts wanting to let the rear end loose. Very unsafe characteristic of this car. Regret this purchase tremendously. Also many many complaints about the 2012-2014 C250 and nothing is being done.

- Smyrna , GA, USA