Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes benz sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v077000 (air bags), 16v379000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall…
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter airbags problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What stands out
Of the 7 model years of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Takata recall, this recall has been going on for 3 + years with no fix for the problem
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v379000 and 16v077000 (air bags); however, 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 anaheim (5395 e la palma ave, anaheim, ca…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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