2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Electrical System Recall 22V678000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022090011)

NHTSA recall 22V678000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022090011) covers about 6,752 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 12, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V678000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,752
vehicles affected (potential)
2022
model years
Sep 12, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring, rear compartment/trunk)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

The risk

An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090011.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022090011

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V678000 as 2022090011. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022090011 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz C 3002022All C 300 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 12, 2022
Owner notification
Dec 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V678000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V678000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V678000 or 2022090011). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V678000?

NHTSA recall 22V678000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022090011) covers about 6,752 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 12, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 C300 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V678000?

NHTSA's record for 22V678000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V678000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V678000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 22V678000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022090011. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022090011) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V678000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V678000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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