TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350C. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO ONE CONTACTED HIM REGARDING PART AVAILABILITY AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AV…
2010 mercedes-benz E-Class airbags problems
severe 94 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
SAFETY RECALL ON DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAGS HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED YET
WAITING FOR 2 YEARS NOW FOR AIRBAGS TO BE REPLACED MERCEDES WHERE BOUGHT IT TOLD ME IT COULD TAKE UP TO 10 YEARS TO REPLACE DON'T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 4949 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 (757) 499-377…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, (855) 661-9151) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR T…
TAKATA RECALL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH BAY (3311 PACIFIC COAST HWY, TORRANCE, CA) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS …
2010 MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *LD *JS
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 mercedes-benz E-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 94 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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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