2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 29%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, 29% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles. 2 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 - manufacturer has stonewalled and slow walked a resolution to replacement of the potentially deadly and dangerous takata airbags. Consequently, I do not allow my wife and family to drive this car fearful of the implications of airbag deployment. The car basically sits in my garage and has low miles. Mercedes communicated a solution in february 2018 via the attached correspondence but has failed to remedy the issue. I'm stuck with this car since its trade-in value is negatively affected until the airbag is replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11209942, filed 2019-05, 22,000 miles“Accident in which vehicle will be totaled. No air bags deployed. Hit a pole on center divider. Mercedes roadside was on scene in minutes and towed my car. They said the system alerted them to the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11203842, filed 2019-04, 79,000 miles“Takata recall the recall on my air bag has been going on since jan 2019 and the part still isn't in. It says if the airbags deploy, metal fragments can fly out and kill the person, this is serious business and should be taken care of asap! It didn't happen yet but I want a push to get this recall completed before someone gets hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11232062, filed 2019-07“Open recall without a remedy. This is a daily safety hazard as I am forced to operate my vehicle without a remedy. Being my car is a coupe provides another inconvenience. Even if I place passangervinto back seat, the recall states that any occupant could experience death or serious injury if the air bag deploys. I am uncomfortable driving my vehicle with no solution. This is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11165084, filed 2019-01“The recall started injanuary of 2016. We are now midway through 2018. I would like to purchase a new car but because of the recall I've been told the dealer can't resell the car. They can only take it to auction. Now my trade in value is less. I've called mercedes and was told they have no idea when the airbag will be in.”
NHTSA complaint #11103483, filed 2018-06Related 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
- 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
- 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
Related service bulletins
- 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
32 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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