Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz e350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v017000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (penske Mercedes-benz, 2010 e garvey ave, west covina, ca 91791) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The…
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class airbags problems
severe 91 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
91
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 91 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 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
Airbags accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 91 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Takata recall has not been performed on my vehicle. I don't feel safe driving this car.
A recall for air bags was initiated in 2017. It is almost 2020. Why is it not fixed?
Takata recall: this recall was in january 2018 and the car's airbags still have not been replaced and they have no idea when they can replace them. This is un-acceptable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz e350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v017000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of delray (1001 linton blvd, delray beach, fl 33444, (561) 291-6095) confirmed that the…
2012 Mercedes benz e350. Consumer writes in regards to a safety defect with the passenger side airbag. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 11/22/2017*js
I received a letter from Mercedes benz asking me to make an appointment with a dealer to get the repairs made to the faulty airbags. The dealer on 5 occasions has said that they don't have the necessary parts.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-benz e350c. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v017000 (air bags). The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall I received a notice at the beginning of the year about the recall but the manufacturer has not provided the dealerships with the ability to correct the issue.
Had airbags trouble with your 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 91 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 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 40,000 and 93,000 miles, with the median around 49,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 40,000; a quarter make it past 93,000. 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/2012/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class.
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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.