2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 37%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,978miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 37% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,978 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Takata recall- sold vehicle in december of 2016 due to worry of airbag deploying and flying metal killing me, which isn't safe as it was recalled and there was no remedy at the time, which substanially lowered the value. Would like to be compensated for loss in value. Have all documentation, please let me know what you need. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11043609, filed 2017-11, 97,070 miles“Takata recall please see attached pdf for my written explanation. For some reason your system would not accept what I had typed here, even though it was well under 1900 characters. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11043938, filed 2017-11, 27,905 miles“Takata recall in dec 2017 I was notified that my airbag initiators required replacement and parts would be available by march 31,2018. According to mercedes they have no idea as of today (10/22/2018) when the parts will be available. I have intentionally avoided driving the vehicle for almost one year because of the hazard that exists with the airbag. ( I have driven the vehicle less than 1500 miles since last december) this situation is unsatisfactory. My patience has ended. Other than selling the vehicle, what are my options now ?”
NHTSA complaint #11141796, filed 2018-10, 38,000 miles“The electronic key fails to recognize key. Vehicle does not start, does not turn off once started, and transmission shifts to park (p) at speeds below 6mph. This occured while driving into driveway at shopping center, parking spot, and multiple times in restraunt parking lot. It also occured at a stop sign ans stop light. The start stop issue has been occuring for at least one year, despite dealer service and the shift to park issue began a few weeks back.”
NHTSA complaint #11057264, filed 2017-12, 73,000 miles“A pint of orange juice spilled on the floor of the passenger side back seat. It was cleaned up, but apparently some of the juice was able to eventually make its way into the unprotected electrical connector located under the passenger seat floor well. This caused an electrical short. Actual burn marks in the wiring near the harness connector are clearly visible. Fortunately, there was no fire, and the only indication of a problem was that the air bag service light eventually came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10485275, filed 2012-11, 16,000 milesRelated 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 E350 2010, 2013, C300 2009–2010, 2013, GLK350 2010, 2013 +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 E350 2010–2011, C300 2008–2011, C350 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 E350 2010–2011, C350 2006–2011, C300 2008–2011 +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…
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
- 10034306Jun 11, 2010Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 49 | 18% |
| 2013 | 47 | 29% |
| 2012 | 84 | 39% |
| 2011 | 108 | 48% |
| 2010 | 68 | 37% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
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.
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