TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG DEFECTIVE
2010 mercedes-benz GL-Class airbags problems
severe 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
TAKATA RECALL - THE DEALER MOTORWORLD IN WILKES-BARRE, PA WILL NOT REPLACE THE AIRBAGS.
TAKATA RECALL. I'M WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE UNACCEPTABLE LENGTH OF TIME IT IS TAKING MERCEDES TO RECALL THIS PART. GIVEN WE'RE DRIVING AROUND WITH WHAT AMOUNTS TO A GRENADE IN OUR AIRBAGS, IT SHOULDN'T TAKE A YEAR AND A HALF (AND COUNTING) BETWEEN RECALL NOTICE DATE AND TODAY...WITH NO DATE FOR RESOLUTION YET IDENTIFIED BY MERCEDES. MY FAMILY IS AT RISK.
TAKATA INFLATORS REMEDY FOR RECALL OF TAKATA AIRBAGS STILL NOT AVAILABLE ONE AND A HALF YEARS AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. I AM IN ZONE A, PHASE 1, WHICH SHOULD BE COMPLETED FIRST.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350. 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 LOCAL DEALER (CENTENNIAL IMPORTS MERCEDES-BENZ, 30550 W. NAVY BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505) WAS CONTAC…
"TAKATA RECALL" DEALERSHIP DOES NOT RESPOND TO MY REQUEST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR BAG. MERCEDES- BENZ OF NEW ORLEANS IS DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. ITS OVER A YEAR WITH THE SAME RESPONSE THAT THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT OUR SAFETY SHOULD WE BE IN AN ACCIDENT.
TAKATA RECALL VERY CONCERNING THAT MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE AIRBAG RECALL YET THE AIRBAG MFR HAS FILED FOR CHAPTER 11. I WANT THIS RESOLVED AND CORRECTED SO I CAN FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR!
TAKATA RECALL. MERCEDES IS NOT CORRECTING THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN A TIMELY MATTER AND HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH EVEN AN ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME.
TAKATA RECALL, AIRBAGS NOT IN STOCK AT DEALER, 8 WEEK WAIT PER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DANGEROUS SITUATION TO WAIT SO LONG FOR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG.
TAKATA RECALL
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 mercedes-benz GL-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 29 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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