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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Air bags Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 381 total for the year
Median mileage
21,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car wouldn't start. I have been waiting for a recall part since february. Last night I had an srs malfunction passenger seat airbag. Mercedes told me today I don't have a recall for airbags but I think it is a takata airbag problem that's hasn't been reported for my vehicle yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11032158, filed 2017-10, 21,000 miles

“Every time I start my car it smells like gas and it's so strong to the point where it gives me headaches. Also I was on the freeway and the roads were wet from previous rain and I almost died and hydroplaned on the freeway. Even if it's a small bit of rain my car starts shaking as if I don't have control. I do not feel safe in this car and I just got the car a month ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11387746, filed 2021-01

“My car is a 2015 Mercedes Benz, I bought it at the agency in 2022. When I tested the vehicle at the agency, I noticed the steering was a little hard. I asked the sales person and he told me it was normal. Then, after 1 year and 5 months, it was on its way. I went to work and the steering wheel jammed and it wouldn't cross and the car turned off then it didn't want to start and it said the following on the dashboard power stering see operator manual”

NHTSA complaint #11583449, filed 2024-04

“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front driver’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11527272, filed 2023-06, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the air bags partially deployed with an unknown error message. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was awaiting a diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10787105, filed 2015-10, 4,500 miles

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024218%
202117%
202026%
201911%
201844%
2017157%
201662%
2015123%
20145255%
20139938%
201211443%
201125052%
201020245%
200918232%
200827040%

Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300

Engine
127 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology