2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. 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.
“The Air bag light just came on when I turned the car on I had it checked by a mechanic and by an electrician. The code is B000113 The Squib For The Driver Airbag (Stage 1) Has A Malfunction. There Is An Open Circuit. They checked the clock spring it’s plugged in and even tried using a new air bag but they believe the clock spring is broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11687067, filed 2025-09“Pulling in the parking spot , looking to my right not noticing light pole on the left , car sensor bumped the pole in the perfect spot to deploy all of the drivers airbags . No warning of front collision , no breaks emergency were activated , seatbelt did not tighten threw me against the wheel : suffered , lacerations , broken forearm requiring surgery . Slight scratch on the bumper not even a dent in the front bumper”
NHTSA complaint #11562287, filed 2023-12“A warning saying Front Right Malfunction Service Required. I took my vehicle to a mercedes dealership to have my vehicle inspected. I was told that the Airbag seat cushion/weight sensing control unit all needed to be repaired/fixed. I have an extended warranty but this was not covered. I was told my Airbag might not be deployed if I was involved in an accident and someone was in my front passenger seat. No one should ride in the front passenger seat until this situation is taken care of. I feel strongly that this should have been covered, plus it should've been a recall on this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649279, filed 2025-03“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. While driving approximately 71 MPH, the brakes screeched and the vehicle shook and then shut off in the middle of the highway. The active brake assist and see operator's manual indicators illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer kept the vehicle for one week. The contact retrieved the vehicle, but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967270, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 17V176000Mar 14, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E300 2017
- 17V076000Feb 8, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E300 2017, AMG E43 2017
- 17V080000Feb 8, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E300 2017, GLA 250 2017, CLA250 2017 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10187792Jan 14, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2017-2018 E-Class (213, and 238 platform) vehicles, the…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
37 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
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