TAKATA RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT BUT IF THERE WAS IT COULD BE FATAL. I LIVE IN A HOT, HUMID AREA THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACED BEFORE OTHER AREAS. MY COMPLAINT IS THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN ALLOCATED FOR MY CAR. NEED IT DONE!
2012 mercedes-benz GL-Class airbags problems
severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLACE AIR BAG IN MY CAR YET BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT YET. HERE IT IS ALMOST 2018.
TAKATA RECALL. FEB 09,2016 . MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2018030011 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V081 WHY IS THE RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE/.REMEDY STILL NOT YET AVAILABLE???? I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY DIRECT ISSUE BUT WANT TO KNOW WHY IKNOWN PROBLEM IS NOT RECTIFIED?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL…
TAKATA RECALL MB ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG IN FEB 2016. WE STILL HAVE NOT HAD THE AIRBAG REPLACED. WE CAN'T USE THE VEHICLE DUE TO RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN EVEN A MINOR ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FAULTY AIRBAG WITH AN INFLATOR THAT COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION OF METAL FRAGMENTS IMPACTING PASSENGERS. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V081
TAKATA RECALL: CONTACTED THE COMPANY STILL NO WORD ON REPLACEMENT OF AIRBAG
TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ NUMEROUS TIMES CONCERNING THE RECALL AND I CANNOT GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER. THE LAST TIME (A FEW WEEKS AGO BY CORPORATE) I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS AIRBAGS GO OFF AND NO ONE WAS TERRIBLY INJURED (I.E. SHRAPNEL) NOT TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECALL. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT THEY CANNOT GET THE NEW PARTS. THIS IS THE STORY THEY ARE TELLI…
TAMARA RECALL. I JUST WENT TO TRADE IN MY 75K CAR FOR A NEW MERCEDES.THE SALESPERSON TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT WORTH BUT 16K BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT EVEN SELL MY CAR WITH THE FAULTY AIRBAGS AND THE EPA ISSUE. I WANT TO KNOW WHY MERCEDES LET ME DRIVE MY UNSAFE AND NOW VALUELESS CAR FOR 4 YEARS WITHOUT TELLING ME. THE SALESMAN ALSO TOLD ME WHEN IT GETS 100K MILES IT WILL BE WORTH NOTHING! WHAT DO…
TAKATA RECALL
TAKATA RECALL ON AIRBAG AND MERCEDES DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR SAID AIRBAG
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 mercedes-benz GL-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 37 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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