BEEN WAITING 11 MONTHS FOR PARTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL AND I STILL CAN'T GET A DATE AS TO WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter airbags problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
THIS RECALL GOES BACK TO MARCH 2019. I NEED TO SELL THIS VEHICLE AND I CAN'T SELL IT WITH THE RECALL NOT PERFORMED. WHEN WILL THE PARTS BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL?
I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICES OF 2 AIRBAG RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. ONE FOR DRIVER SIDE, ONE FOR PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER TELLS ME HE HAS ALL PARTS IN STOCK FOR BOTH REPAIRS, BUT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS LISTED ON HIS RECORDS AS PENDING. THEREFORE, HE CANNOT PROCEED WITH THAT REPAIR, AS HE WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED. IS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN THIS VEHICLE IN FACT SUBJECT TO RECALL? IF SO, WHY IS IT THAT I…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WORLD WIDE MOTORS INC (3900 E 96TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, (317) 580-6800) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MAN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 (M3CC170). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF TUCSON (6350 E GRANT RD, TUCSON, AZ 85715, (520) 886-1311) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V003000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN G. LEDFORD JR. FOR MERCEDES BENZ OF ATHENS AT 706-549-6585 (LOCATED AT 4735 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, ATHENS, GA 30622) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V003000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED TROPHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF VALENCIA (23355 VALENCIA BLVD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355, (661) 753-5555) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 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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