Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 massapequa, 101 east sunrise highway, amityville, ny 11701…
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter airbags problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 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
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Takata recall: have been receiving recall notices about years (first recall april 2016). Made several appointments to replace, but they were out when I arrived. Currently I've had an air bag on order to be held in my name since june 2018. Still no success.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. While driving unknown speeds, the SRS indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Mercedes-benz of brooklyn, located at 1800 shore pkwy brooklyn, ny 11214) where it was diagnosed that the ether element sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated…
It is has been over a year and we are still waiting for an airbag replacement. This is quite dangerous and we believe that waiting for more than one year is too long.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 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?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 22,049 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/Sprinter.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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