I WAS PROVIDED A NOTICE OF AN AIRBAG RECALL OVER TWO YEARS AGO ON A THREE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. THE DEALERS SAYS THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS. I HAVE CALLED MERCEDES NATIONAL AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO. IT APPEARS NOTHING IS HAPPENING AND NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION YET I DRIVE A VEHICLE EVERYDAY ALL DAY THAT COULD EXPLODE ON ME AND SEND METAL FRAGMENTS INTO MY FACE AND NECK. THIS IS STRESS…
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter airbags problems
moderate 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ARROWHEAD (9260 W BELL RD, PEORIA, AZ 85382 (623) 815-3900…
TAKATA RECALL - HEN WILL I GET MY DEFECTIVE AIR BAG REPLACED? MY SERVICE PROIDER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CO…
TAKATA RECALL - NOTIFIED OF RECALL FEBRUARY 11, 2016. AS OF NOV. 2017 (MORE THAN ONE YEAR LATER) REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. OVER A FULL YEAR WAITING FOR REMEDY AND COUNTING, WITH NOT EVEN AN ETA IN SIGHT. UNACCEPTABLE!
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAGS TO BE REPLACED FOR OVER A YEAR. I AM WORKING WITH FAIRFIELD MERCEDES (FAIRFIELD CALIFORNIA) AND STILL NO PARTS. IS THIS TRUE OR AM I BEING DELAYED BY THE DEALER?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (MX2CA170). 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. MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCHESTER (4296 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY) WAS CONTACTED AND CON…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 15 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?
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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