Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-benz e350. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact called prime motor cars at 207-510-2250 (located at 137 us route 1, scarborough, me 04074) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts…
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class airbags problems
severe 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
2injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 55 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.
Airbags accounts for 30% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-benz e350a. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the recall date was changed by the manufacturer from january 10, 2016 to january 10, 2018 after she called about the recall. The contact called two dealers, including Mercedes-benz of houston north at 281-305-8970…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-benz e350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Viti Mercedes-benz (975 fish rd, tiverton, ri 02878, (401) 352-6555) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-benz e350. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable time frame. The dealer (Mercedes-benz of south bay, 3311 pacific coast hwy, torrance, ca 90505, (310) 513-5300) stated that the part was not available. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 55 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?
Based on the 55 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 53,750 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/2013/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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