Is there a recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 sunroof?

Yes. Recall 16V087000, reported February 16, 2016, covers rear sunroof glass panel bonding on certain 2016 C300 and C300 4Matic vehicles; MBUSA dealers inspect and replace the bonding as necessary.

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2016 C300?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2016 C300, 7% of its 286 total complaints that year, the highest share among all C300 model years listed.

At what mileage do these sunroof and wiper problems tend to show up?

NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 40,300 at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 C300.

Are the sunroof failures dangerous?

NHTSA records no crashes and no fires tied to these complaints, but one injury is listed, and multiple owners describe glass shattering or detaching while driving at speed.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 7% of its 286 total complaints that year — the highest share of any model year for this model. A related recall (16V087000) covers rear sunroof glass bonding, and owners report spontaneous panoramic sunroof shattering and defroster fog problems.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 21; 7% of 286
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,300 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously shatters or explodes while driving at highway speeds, sometimes flying off the vehicle.
Sunroof rail guide shoes and sliding clips, made of plastic, crack or break, causing the roof to lift or fail to close.
Windshield defroster fails to clear fog from the glass during highway driving, forcing drivers to wipe it by hand.
Sunroof motor, rails, or rods fail, leaving the sunroof stuck open or unable to close.
Extensive mirror glare reported by an owner as impairing visibility.
Front glass panel ahead of the panoramic sunroof detaches from the vehicle while driving on the highway.

When 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2016, latest Jun 26, 2025.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Jan 2019 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

NHTSA 16V087000Feb 16, 2016Visibility & Wipers53 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 29, 2015, and C450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.
Risk: If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the rear sunroof glass panel, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by C300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20104 (1%)
20111 (0%)
20123 (1%)
20132 (1%)
20141 (1%)
201516 (4%)
201621 (7%)
20179 (4%)
20183 (3%)
20191 (1%)
20203 (9%)
20211 (7%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 sunroof?: Yes. Recall 16V087000, reported February 16, 2016, covers rear sunroof glass panel bonding on certain 2016 C300 and C300 4Matic vehicles; MBUSA dealers inspect and replace the bonding as necessary.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2016 C300?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2016 C300, 7% of its 286 total complaints that year, the highest share among all C300 model years listed.
At what mileage do these sunroof and wiper problems tend to show up?: NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 40,300 at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 C300.
Are the sunroof failures dangerous?: NHTSA records no crashes and no fires tied to these complaints, but one injury is listed, and multiple owners describe glass shattering or detaching while driving at speed.