2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 62%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350, 62% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 3 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.
“I received a recall notice a long time ago (as much as 2 years or more?). I keep checking with the dealer only to be told they haven't received replacement airbags. I don't like the safety implications as well as the possible impact on the value of my car. What can be done to expedite replacement?”
NHTSA complaint #11047277, filed 2017-11, 31,000 miles“I received emails informing me that the air bags in my vehicle can explode and emit metal fragments. I was informed that they are waiting for replacement parts. It's been almost 2 years now and I am still waiting.”
NHTSA complaint #10968809, filed 2017-03, 48,000 miles“Takata recall. I have been trying for over a year to get the airbags replaced. My local dealer , fort myers mercedes - benz continually tells me they do not have the replacement parts but that I should not drive the car. I have no choice but to drive the car as they won't provide me with a loaner and I cannot afford to rent another car while making payments on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11043407, filed 2017-11“Takata recall - mercedes has not replaced the recalled equipment in over three years. Other models subject to air bag recall in the maryland area have been repaired long ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11096839, filed 2018-05Related 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
- 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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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