2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 56%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350, 56% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Takata recall contacted mercedes benz in encino , ca over year ago regarding air bag recall. Never heard back about obtaining free replacements. I was told they would get back to me. We have been driving an at risk vehicle for what will soon be over two years since the recall was announced.”
NHTSA complaint #11047429, filed 2017-11“The contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350. During rush hour traffic, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The contact sustained a minor concussion and had four loose teeth, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10994943, filed 2017-06, 115,000 miles“The contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, after moving off from a four-way traffic stop, a pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle. The contact was unable to stop in time and swerved, attempting to avoid striking the pedestrian. The vehicle struck the pedestrian and the contact loss control of the vehicle and struck a pole. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed however, the contact had not yet been provided a copy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384577, filed 2020-12, 180,000 miles“The contact owned a 2010 mercedes benz C350. While driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal was rapidly depressed. The brakes failed to engage and as a result, the vehicle slid several feet. The vehicle would not stop and the contact crashed into the vehicle in front. The air bags didn't deploy. The contact was not injured. There was no one else in the vehicle with the contact. The person that the contact crashed into was not injured. No medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11240567, filed 2019-07, 160,000 miles“Takata recall: was notified of the recall in august 2016. As of this date, no action has been taken on the part of the manufacturer or dealer to allow this issue to be fixed. As of this date, no replacement parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #11052259, filed 2017-12Related recalls
- 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 C350 2010–2015, E550 2010–2017, GLK350 2010–2015 +7 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
Related service bulletins
- 10158301Mar 17, 2017Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
- 10235996Feb 26, 2016Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing…
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 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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