2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 38%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350, 38% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 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.
“Takata recalls, the vehicle steering lock module gave out and the dealership has stop selling the parts for this due to this current unresolved recall having customer go to the dealership for service which is unfair due to extra cost so my vehicle is unable to be driven at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10993492, filed 2017-06, 91,000 miles“Received the letter of recall #15v711 in december 2015, according to which srs control unit shall be replaced by authorized mb dealer or mbusa within 60 days free of charge, it's march 10th 2016 now, nothing happened, mb didn't make the repair or even contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #10845995, filed 2016-03, 60,000 miles“Cars srs light went on in red on dash after gasing and washing vehicle. Took to nervedes dealer and told srs unit malfunctioning $800 attached diagnoses paid for fix and now there is recall. Will I be reimbursed for this same issue”
NHTSA complaint #10816666, filed 2015-12, 60,000 miles“Takata recall - we have called alex rodriguez mercedes over 5 times and have taken this vehicle to their service department numerous time. Have asked each time about the recall and replacement of the takata airbags. We get the same answer every time-' as soon as we get the replacement we will call you in to replace. We don't have the supplies right now. ' very frustrating!!”
NHTSA complaint #11139535, filed 2018-10“Takata recall what purpose does this recall serve if the manufacturer still does not have a remedy available? I have 3 benz's, all affected by this recall and for over 1 year the dealer cannot repair due to no remedy yet avail . So in the meantime, we should drive and pray that something tragic does not occur?”
NHTSA complaint #11044223, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 18V043000Jan 10, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C350 2009, 2013, C300 2009–2010, 2013, E350 2010, 2013 +7 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 C350 2008–2009, 2012, C300 2008–2009, 2012, E350 2012 +6 more
- 16V363000May 26, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C350 2008–2011, C300 2008–2011, C63 2008–2011 +4 more
- 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C350 2006–2011, C300 2008–2011, R350 2009–2012 +22 more
- 15V711000Oct 27, 2015Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C350 2008–2009, C300 2008–2009, C63 2008–2009 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10158301Mar 17, 2017Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
- 10158300Jan 6, 2017Replace Driver-Side and Front Passenger Air Bag
- 10235983Feb 26, 2016Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. This malfunction of the SRS control unit…
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 50% |
| 2014 | 8 | 62% |
| 2013 | 15 | 71% |
| 2012 | 27 | 77% |
| 2011 | 16 | 62% |
| 2010 | 10 | 56% |
| 2009 | 25 | 38% |
| 2008 | 52 | 36% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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