TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PA…
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class airbags problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
TAKATA RECALL / NHTSA RECALL # 16V-081 - MERCEDES SENT A LETTER ABOUT THIS RECALL BACK IN MAY OF 2016 AND THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION OR TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE OUR AIRBAG. NOW THAT TAKATA HAS FILLED FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY EVER WILL AND GIVEN THE NATURE OF THIS RECALL ALONG WITH THE AGE OF OUR VEHICLE THIS IS VERY TROUBLING. MERCEDES NEEDS T…
WE RECEIVED A RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND STILL THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE. WHY SEND A RECALL WITH NO POSSIBLE RESOLUTION? I GUESS WE JUST CROSS OUR FINGERS AND HOPE?
THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FEB 11, 2016 AND TO DATE I HAVE NOT =BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG. WHAT DO I DO
TAKATA RECALL, NO REMEDY FROM MERCEDES AS OF YET
I RECEIVED A "TAKATA RECALL" NOTICE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO ALLEGING THAT MY CURRENT AIRBAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, HARM OR DEATH. I'VE REPEATEDLY TRIED TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG AS INSTRUCTED FROM PREVIOUS NOTIFICATIONS AND EVERY SINGLE TIME, I'M TOLD THAT THE PARTS FOR MY CAR ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. WILL THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AFTER I DIE OR GET SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN AC…
DRIVERS SIDE REAR AIR BAG CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR PRESSURE. NO WARNING LIGHT, BOTH WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING. FENDER NEARLY TOUCHES THE TIRE, VEHICLE LEANS AND BECOMES UNSTABLE. NO VISUAL EVIDENCE OF CRACKED OR DETERIORATION . *TR
I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FROM MERCEDES BENZ SEVERAL TIME IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. EACH TIME THAT I CALL MERCEDES BENZ OF SOUTH BAY IN TORRANCE, CA, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART. SINCE THE SAFETY RECALL IS ABOUT THE AIR BAGS, IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT THEY GET FIXED. I AM REALLY FRUSTRATED, CAN YOU HELP ME. VIN #: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE F…
RECEIVED LETTER TELLING ME TO CONTACT YOU FOR A FREE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. THESE AIRBAGS INFLATORS ARE DEFECTED ON MY VEHICLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PROVIDE DEALER THAT CAN HANDLE THIS ISSUE NEAR MY HOMETOWN.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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