AS OF MID DECEMBER 2017, THE MERCEDES BENZ OF WHITE PLAINS CAILMS THE AIR BAG ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED YET. WAITING ON RECALL FOR A VERY LONG TIME SO THAT AIRBAGS CAN BE CORRECTED
2011 mercedes-benz E-Class airbags problems
severe 137 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
137
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MERCEDES BENZ USA, DATED DECEMBER 2017, INFORMING ME (AGAIN) THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IS ON RECALL, BUT THAT NO PART IS YET AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. I AM TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I LIVE ON KAUA'I AND THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED MERCEDES DEALER IS MERCEDES BENZ OF HONOLULU. IT WOULD COST ME SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HAVE THE…
TAKATA RECALL, SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AND NEED THIS FIXED ASAP
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS HAD BOTH BEEN ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE. I CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF NAPLES IN NAPLES FLORIDA AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT HAS BEEN SIX MONTHS AND NO WORD WHEN I MIGHT EXPECT A REMEDY. I WANT AN ANSWER AS TO WHEN I CAN EXPECT REPLACEMENT OF THESE AIR BAGS.
REPLACEMENT RECALL WAS NEVER RESOLVED
"TAKATA RECALL" - 2 AIRBAGS RECALLS FOR FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. BEEN WAITING FOR 2 YEARS AND STILL SHOWING REMEDY BOT AVAILABLE. THANKS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 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. BETTEN IMPORTS (5901 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350A. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 16V363000 (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 CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF HOUSTON NORTH AT (281) 305-8970 (17510 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON…
TAKATA INFLATORS RECALL BUT THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP HAS NOT YET REPLACED THE AIRBAG.
TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V081 WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2017. NEARLY TWO YEARS LATER, NO REMEDIATION IS YET AVAILABLE. I AM THE CURRENT OWNER AND A RESIDENT OF MARIETTA, GEORGIA. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD AND REGISTERED IN FLORIDA MEANING THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS SPENT THE VAST MAJORITY OF IT'S LIFE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT. WITH TAKATA RECENTLY DECLARING BANKRUPTC…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 mercedes-benz E-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 137 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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