2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 48%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, 48% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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 was driving home from work at approximately 1:30 pm on a clear, sunny day, about a minute away from my home. The road conditions were good, and there was no traffic. I stopped at the corner to make a left turn. As I proceeded to turn, the car suddenly accelerated. I immediately applied the brakes, but they did not engage. I had no control of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301964, filed 2020-01, 95,000 miles“I have received notice for 2years about this bag recall, but every time I speak to someone at mercedes benz south they tell me ' the part not in yet, they will call me when it comes in.' I am documenting every conversation that I have with Mercedes-Benz because if something happened to me while driving that car they will be responsible.”
NHTSA complaint #11302251, filed 2020-01, 67 miles“Takata recall. I was informed that the driver and passenger airbags had both been issued a recall notice. I called Mercedes-Benz of naples in naples florida and they said they could not get replacement parts. It has been six months and no word when I might expect a remedy. I want an answer as to when I can expect replacement of these air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10937380, filed 2016-12, 26,210 miles“Takata recall. I've received 3 notices by mercedes benz to replace my takata airbags. However, my dealer says they do not have the parts. I've contacted them repeatedly over the past year. Mercedes benz in carlsbad california states they cannot fix my airbags without parts and they do not know when the parts will arrive. Please help get my car fixed. I'm afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10967762, filed 2017-03, 18,000 miles“Takata recall: the front driver's airbag in my car is under recall from a notice I received from Mercedes-Benz on 2/11/2016. I have still not received a fix from mb on my airbag as of 10/27/2017. I am concerned I could be hurt or killed if my airbag goes off.”
NHTSA complaint #11040311, filed 2017-10, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V638000Aug 13, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2011–2014, C250 2012–2015, C350 2012–2015 +3 more
- 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 E350 2011–2012, 2014, 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 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
- 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.
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350
32 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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