2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“We hit a deer at 50mph. Active restraint system pulled us back into our seats. Cabin filled with white smoke/powder. Windows automatically lowered a few inches. Dash display panel issued fault alarms on all airbags and emergency braking systems; front and rear. Vehicle automatically contacted Mercedes SOS and dispatched police. Air bags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11571313, filed 2024-02“A message that passenger air bag is damaged/will not deploy appears. Passenger seat belt gets stuck and cannot be opened. Check engine light on-pvc valve issue most likely.”
NHTSA complaint #11726943, filed 2026-03Related recalls
- 18V838000Nov 27, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2018–2019, AMG GLC43 2018–2019, GLC350E 2018–2019 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 10194142Mar 2, 2021When accelerating at low speeds (slow roll at < 9 mph, 2nd gear), the engine limp-home mode may be triggered which in turn limits the amount of power available. When a fault…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
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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