general problems of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

28 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2021

Bought the car two days ago the the air ride start leaking.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2020

When vehicle is parked overnight the front suspension frequently drops low to the ground with error message "vehicle too low". Vehicle loses air suspension ability to drive in lowered position.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

Faulty front air suspension leaks air.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2018

Takata recall, no remedy has been available for the takata airbag recall. \]\.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). 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 virginia beach, 4949 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23462 (757) 499-3771) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

Takata recall. Was informed of airbag defective condition over a year ago and nothing has been done to date by the mercedes dealership.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

Takata recall I was notified there is a recall on the airbags but that "parts are not available" that has been mailed to me at least on 2 mailings. Not action has been taken by the dealer or takata. Why have they not fixed this know problem and dangerous situation? do I have to wait until I'm injured or dead before action is taken? fix my car!!.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

Air suspension system is defective.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Takata recall the dealership (fields Mercedes Benz, lakeland, FL) does not have parts to perform the recall that my vehicle is listed as needing.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2017

Takata recall received recall notice quite awhile ago and it is still pending.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact noticed a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of scottsdale (4725 n scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az 85251, (480) 409-0409) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2017

My car was only 7 years old and needed the airbags replace I can be driving my car in my air bags to give out that is very dangerous I was at least going 75 miles per hour scared the hell out of me. And there's a recall for the steering wheel of this vehicle.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

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14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2017

Takata recall.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

I received notification from mercedes last year that I have a defective airbag, but they have not yet received the replacement part. I called about ten months later they said they did not have the part and my car is not really affected, it was a courtesy notification. I now have a notification that tk holdings inc is flinging for bankruptcy and I still do not have a replacement.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Takata recall. First stated the driver side was only affected, now it's passenger bag as well. Two letters advising of same, however, no plan in place to correct. Recall clearly states this is a "life threatening" situation, yet no plan in sight to keep myself and my family safe. Unsettling is an understatement.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550c. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 16v363 (air bags) 16v081(air bag) 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 1001 linton blvd delray beach FL 33444 5612916095 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ck.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part was not available, and did know when it would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable time frame for NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). Valley imports (402 40th st s, fargo, nd 58103, 701-277-1777) was contacted, but were unable to provide the repair. The manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2016

Takata recall I received notice that my 2010 mb E550 has a recall for the air bag in may of 2016, to date no update on when it will be replaced. Contacted mb customer assistance and told no word on when it will be available. As this is my primary vehicle this is unacceptable. I am worried about driving around with what is tad amount to a time bomb in my car. Called local dealer and got runaround as well. What is ntsb doing to expedite this situation? I cant rent a car for years and I CA't sell the vehical knowing it is "defective".

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v363000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repairs. The contact received the recall notifications in 2016. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (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 vehicle was taken to crown eurocars (6001 34th st n, st. Petersburg, FL 33714) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of denver (940 s colorado blvd, denver, CO 80246, (303) 953-4581) 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550c. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 and 16v363000 (air bags). 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 contact called mercedes-benz of smithtown at (877) 862-7343 (630 middle country rd, st james, NY 11780) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) was received. Mercedes-benz of springfield (295 burnett rd, chicopee, MA) and the manufacturer were contacted on multiple occasions and informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2016

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v043000 and 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mercedes-benz of memphis (5389 poplar Ave, memphis, TN 38119, (901) 345-6211) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that she felt unsafe driving the vehicle and requested that action be taken to make the parts readily available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2014

Waiting for 2 years now for airbags to be replaced mercedes where bought it told me it could take up to 10 years to replace don't know what I should do.


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