2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 9% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I purchased this mercedes new in 2016, the brakes have squealed ever since when cold 32 degrees or less.. Once in awhile when warm. 2 we smelled gasoline, we took it to a repair shop, they found two fuel hoses sprayed gas in a mist especially when cold.. 3 there are 3 recalls open on this mercedes, I took it in when the air bag recall arrived at our house, I was told we don't have parts. Our car is out of warranty, it has 56000 miles. I take it to a repair shop run by certified mercedes technicians. Thank god we didn't have a fire with the gas leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280299, filed 2019-11, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was going on the left most lane of the i580 eastbound at adaptive cruise at 65mph. Both steering and speed was under control by the the adaptiv e cruise feature. I was having my hand on the steering and foot on the brake. All of sudden car took left turn on its own and crashed into side concrete rail followed by a quick turn and came back to the halt in the middle of the 2nd highway lane. Things happened so quickly that I could not even realize what happened to the adaptive cruise which lead to this sudden turn. I would like you or NHTSA to investigate the matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296654, filed 2020-01, 72,000 miles“Deer ran into path smashing at 70 MPH impact and damaged to front of vehicle disabling the vehicle. Message on the dashboard srs malfunction requires service. The vehicle is still in collision shop after 4 weeks at chapman collision center, tucson, arizona. Mb dealership was notified in tucson, az and was not concerned about the driver airbag not deployed in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11064679, filed 2018-01, 16,000 miles“I am being told by my dealership that they have satisfied the recalls on my vehicle, but, as of february 15, 2018, there are still 2 open recalls on my VIN. I have a young child and am very concerned about my vehicle's air bag inadvertently deploying due to wiring issues in the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #11073130, filed 2018-02“Takata recall my wife is afraid to drive the car after hearing about the recall. Local mercedes dealer is not able to do anything at this time. We are frustrated because we chose to purchase this car mainly because of its safety record. We want a new car or have this issue fixed right away!!! We don't want to drive the car knowing the airbag could deploy at anytime and cause serious injury or death”
NHTSA complaint #11048262, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 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 GLC 300 2016–2018, C300 2012–2018, AMG C63 2012–2018 +21 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
38 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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