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 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
137
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
6crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 137 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 13 model years of Mercedes-Benz E-Class we track for airbags problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 137.
Airbags accounts for 46% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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?
Across the 25 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 30,000 and 70,000 miles, with the median around 50,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 30,000; a quarter make it past 70,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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/2011/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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