2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 39%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350, 39% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 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 have been waiting three years for repair of the passenger airbag, takata, that has been recalled. Passengers are afraid to drive in the vehicle, rightfully so. I think three years is more than enough time to accomplish a repair. I would like a repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11323656, filed 2020-05, 50,000 miles“Takata recall it has been a year since the notification of a side air bag defect which could injure or kill a passenger, and I have heard nothing from mercedes benz. The local dealer in sarasota, fl says they have no information regarding the replacement. If they are manufacturing vehicles with safe air bags, then why can't they fix mine?”
NHTSA complaint #11114707, filed 2018-07, 49,000 miles“There was a recall on my front passenger air bag that was replaced around February 2020, based on a recall. The other day my Front Right Passenger Air Bag Malfunction Warning Signal appeared on the dash board. After bringing it into Mercedes Benz - I was notified that my Passenger Right Side Air Bag needed replacement. I was told it would cost $1,800 to replace. Shouldn't this be a part of the Air Bag Recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11430444, filed 2021-08“Takata recall. I received a letter in march 2017 informing me of recall on the takata airbag. To date nothing has been done to correct this defect. I am concerned of my safety and my passengers. When will this situation be corrected? March 2019 will be 2 years since I received this notification.”
NHTSA complaint #11174776, filed 2019-02“Takata recall. I cannot get this service from my mercedes benz dealer because they do not have the parts from mercedes benz USA to fix this. I've called multiple dealers and I get the same answer. They tell me to either check back or call mercedes benz USA about the situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11042666, filed 2017-11Related 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
- 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2012–2016, C300 2012–2018, AMG C63 2012–2018 +21 more
- 17V017000Jan 10, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2012, C300 2008–2009, 2012, C350 2008–2009, 2012 +6 more
- 12V492000Oct 9, 2012Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2012, E550 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
- 10059802Dec 21, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
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 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
35 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology