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2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
53%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400, 53% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz e400a. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the air bags. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts would not be available until 2020. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11184861, filed 2019-03

“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz E400. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was equipped with a distronic device that allowed the contact to stop the vehicle in the event of a crash. The contact stated that the device failed and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and the passenger sustained minor injuries, which required the contact to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10767459, filed 2015-09, 1,500 miles

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz E400. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not taken to dealer to get diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11398426, filed 2021-03

“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Mercedes-Benz of wilmington, 3801 lancaster pike, wilmington, de) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11088782, filed 2018-04

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201814%
20171680%
20162265%
2015853%

Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400

Electrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400

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