2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 43%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,440miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, 43% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,440 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag light was acting up like turning on and couple mins turn off and I took it to the mercedes benz to check it and they told the sensor was deffected and I couldn't afford for the prices and I told them that this car have and recall thats why I bring it here and they charge $132.40 for diagnostic”
NHTSA complaint #11080783, filed 2018-03, 57,493 miles“Takata recall mercedes sent recall notice in march 2017, haven't heard anything else onrepairing my vehicle except tk holdings filed for bankruptcy. Still driving a high risk vehicle as a minimum would like my airbag disabled and propellant removed. This would be much more safe than using the vehicle as is since mercedes has claimed parts are not available. Nhtsa recall # 17v017”
NHTSA complaint #11040090, filed 2017-10, 40,000 miles“My airbags go on and off on there own. My electrical system is always messed up. My lighting goes on and off, the electrical has caused the vehicle to sometimes jsut shut off compleytely and not turen on for days. I have had times I had to get my vehicle towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11034553, filed 2017-10, 56,000 miles“Please be advised I originally received a notice by letter from mercedes benz in 03/2017. No remedy regarding the recall has been provided. How can I prompt the resolution of this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11170895, filed 2019-01, 50,000 miles“Takata recall while driving my car, I received an indicator on my dashboard that said 'left side service malfunction required. Also, the airbag icon warning appeared.”
NHTSA complaint #11063951, filed 2018-01, 52,880 milesRelated recalls
- 20V298000May 22, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2012, C250 2012, C350 2012 +1 more
- 19V010000Jan 9, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2010–2014, E550 2010–2017, GLK350 2010–2015 +7 more
- 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2012–2018, AMG C63 2012–2018, E550 2012–2017 +21 more
- 17V017000Jan 10, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2008–2009, 2012, C350 2008–2009, 2012, E350 2012 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 18% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 3% |
| 2014 | 52 | 55% |
| 2013 | 99 | 38% |
| 2012 | 114 | 43% |
| 2011 | 250 | 52% |
| 2010 | 202 | 45% |
| 2009 | 182 | 32% |
| 2008 | 270 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300
69 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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