2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 188,622miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430, 4% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 188,622 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2 days after receiving my 2001 S430 from local dealer (critz benz of savannah) for service that was done incorrectly.I notice while driving the burned out odor coming the air vents. I noticed my instrument cluster lighting start to flicker as I was driving but thought nothing of it. The next day however while entering the vehicle I noticed no lights were on the dashboard what so ever, it was taken back to local dealer to be diagnosed. Wanted to let you know that we found your instrument cluster completely shorted out. It seems to be some form of internal electrical fault. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337937, filed 2020-07, 188,622 miles“While driving at 45 MPH consumer was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. There was minor injuries to driver. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #891067, filed 2001-06“The contact stated the airbag's warning light illuminated. When the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, they determined the sensor needed to be replaced. Without the sensor replacement, the airbags would not deploy in an accident. Updated 12/28/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10172989, filed 2006-11Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
37 complaintsInterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
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.
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