Takata recall - I received notification in october 2017 tk holdings inc.'s chapter 11 bankruptcy. This was the first notification that I received that my 2014 Mercedes c300 had a recall. The manufacturer and dealer never provided one. I looked up on-line regarding the recall and discovered my car is affected. I had scheduled services at the denver Mercedes dealership on 12/28/17 and took in…
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class airbags problems
severe 142 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
142
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
14crashes
12injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 142 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 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
Airbags accounts for 50% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 142 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 11 most recent
I received notice that takata air bag on passenger side can explode and send metal fragments striking the front passenger possibly causing death. Since 2017 nothing has been done to remedy situation.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-benz c250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags). 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 contact called Mercedes-benz of richmond at (804) 755-9300 (8225 w. Broad st., henrico, va 23294) and…
Received safety recall interim notice from Mercedes benz dated february 2019, regarding air bag defect. Have not been contacted since regarding repair.
According to Mercedes-benz's recall website specifically for takata airbag recalls (https://www.mbusa.com/en/recall/takata-recalls), the parts for my vehicle will not be available until august 2020. The recall was reported on jan 18, 2019. This time frame of almost 2 years is unacceptable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-benz c300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags). 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 contact called critz | Mercedes-benz of savannah dealer (7000 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406) and was informed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-benz c300w4. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact called feldmann imports Mercedes-benz (4901 american blvd w, bloomington, mn 55437, (952) 837-6300) and was informed that the parts were pending and unavailable. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a…
I recieved a recall on my vehicle for electrical grounding and inadvertant airbag deployment. However despite multiple calls to the local Mercedes benz service center for the last past one month, I was told the "part" was not available and that they were waiting for it from the company. I feel one month is quite a long time to get a"part" which is o a recal safety issue. I wonder if you could…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-benz c250w. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). Mercedes-benz of raleigh (5607 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 573-5050) and the manufacturer were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 142 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 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 27,000 and 55,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 27,000; a quarter make it past 55,000. 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/2014/Mercedes-Benz/C-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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