2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 & Mercedes-Benz C 300 Electrical System Recall 23V462000 (Mercedes-Benz 2023070015)

NHTSA recall 23V462000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2023070015) covers about 8,178 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 & Mercedes-Benz C 300 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 30, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V462000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,178
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2023
model years
Jun 30, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 18, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2023070015

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V462000 as 2023070015. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2023070015 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 Amg C432023—
Mercedes-Benz C 3002022–2023All C 300 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 30, 2023
Owner notification
Aug 18, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V462000

  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 23V462000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V462000 or 2023070015). 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 23V462000?

NHTSA recall 23V462000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2023070015) covers about 8,178 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 & Mercedes-Benz C 300 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jun 30, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V462000?

NHTSA's record for 23V462000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V462000?

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 23V462000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 18, 2023 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 23V462000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2023070015. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2023070015) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V462000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V462000, 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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