Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz E550 - part 1

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 82 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercedes Benz E550 based on all problems reported for the E550.

1 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/06/2024

Both driver and front passenger headrest airbags have deployed for no cause. This is is the second time this has occurred on both sides. No collision occurred in both incidents. First time it occurred under warranty and mercedes fixed the issue. This time it occurred again and the car is not in warranty. Without functional headrest airbags the safety is greatly compromised for the occupants of the car and can lead to fatal incidents. It seems like a recurring problem with this model as it has occurred twice over 9+ years and both times there was no collision etc.

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2 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 11/14/2022

When I parked my car there was a loud hissing sound near left front end but no smoke or anything from under the hood. When I drove it again I received a warning of (malfunction) when I was turning left the front left tire was grinding on the actual car and barely made it home. The car warning turned red and said pull over car too low. When I parked the car the front left side is now sitting on tire and touching the ground. Unable to drive. Not been investigated by a mechanic, insurance, etc. There was also an airbag warning before this issue.

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3 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/25/2021

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

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4 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

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.

5 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

Faulty front air suspension leaks air.

6 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 10/04/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 and 19v010000 (air bags), but the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Mercedes Benz of nashville dealer, (630 bakers bridge Ave, franklin, tcn 37067, (800) 770-5582 and schedule an appointment. The manufacturer from atlanta called the contact and he was informed that he was not supposed to received the recall notification, it was a mistake. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. Aw.

7 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Mercedes-benz of beverly hills (9250 beverly blvd, beverly hills, CA 90210, (310) 659-2980) was contacted and confirmed that 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.

8 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 08/02/2019

I have been receiving recall notices for over a year and the dealer makes an appointment and then cancels the appointment. They have never returned my calls regarding this recall except to cancel the appointments I have had my other recalled vehicle repaired almost a year ago. When can I get my vehicle repaired? the dealer is mercedes-benz of stevens creek.

9 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 06/18/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). 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 contact called mercedes-benz of union ray catena (2585 us-22, union NY 07083, (908) 356-6805) and was informed that they would not touch the vehicle until the manufacturer provided the part for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part would be available in may of 2020. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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10 Air Bag problem of the 2015 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer, mercedes-benz of chandler 7450 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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11 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz E550c. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). Mercedes-benz of seattle (2025 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134, (206) 467-9999) was informed of the recall and stated that the contact would be notified when the part became available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/13/2019

Pursuant to law 49 u. S. C. Chapter 301, I am submitting a complaint that NHTSA recall #17v627 is not being remedied within a reasonable amount of time by my mercedes-benz dealer. I have called several times since the November 2017 recall was issued and as of today (02. 13. 2019) they still do not have the part nor do they have any estimated timeline of when they will have the part. I am just told to call back.

13 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz E550a. The contact received an unknown recall notification for the (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. Mercedes-benz of san jose (3000 e capitol expy, san jose, CA 95148, (408) 214-3009) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a2014 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 19v01000(air bag) was received. After contacting the dealer Mercedes Benz of northlake(10725 northlake auto plaza blvd, charlotte nc) and the manufacturer the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available)jft.

15 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:16v081000(air bag) was received. After contacting the local dealer astorg auto of charleston(5 dudley farms ln. Charleston, west va. ) the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified. VIN tool confirms parts not available)jft.

16 Air Bag problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/18/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (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. Mercedes-benz of alexandria (200 s pickett st, alexandria, va 22304) was contacted and it was confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. ## VIN passed ## mercedes-benz E550a 2012 ##.

17 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/18/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz E550. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame concerning NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). Mercedes-benz of hunt valley (9800 york rd #2, cockeysville, MD 21030, 1-(410) 306-7080) was waiting on the manufacturer to provide the remedy and part. The manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/18/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called fletcher jones motorcars (3300 jamboree rd, newport beach, CA 92660, (949) 718-3000) and was informed that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

19 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. ## VIN passed ## mercedes-benz 2013 E550 ##.

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20 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 08/03/2018

2. 5 years since recall on defective airbags and no remedy.

21 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 07/20/2018

Takata recall -- considering how potentially dangerous and even fatal the malfunctioning takata airbag(s) may be in my vehicle and that it has been known for years that the airbag(s) may produce deadly shrapnel, it is taking far too long to have the recall parts made available for replacement in my vehicle. Takata should be required to provide the safe replacement airbag components needed and/or Mercedes Benz should be required to ensure that the airbag(s) will be replaced immediately. The delay is completely unacceptable and both takata and the auto manufacturers should be held accountable to get this resolved in all affected vehicles. The incident date listed below (7/20/18) is just the date of my complaint.

22 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 05/17/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (mercedes-benz of burlington, 781-229-1600) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E550. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags) was received. After contacting the dealer (Mercedes Benz of sarasota, 4754 clark rd, sarasota, FL) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/23/2018

Tamara recall. I learned today that mb sent notices supposedly in February of 2018 about cars that were now or ever have been in the state of georgia. Mine was sold in atlanta. I bought it as a certified preowned in 2014. I have received no notices. I also owned a 2011 ml 350 bluetec that I bought new in Dec 2010. I have periodically received notices on that car for several years now, but still no action either. What is up? they know we own it. We always service it at a mb dealer.

25 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/19/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. Mercedes-benz of walnut creek (1301 parkside dr, walnut creek, CA 94596) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 02/09/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v363000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (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. Mercedes-benz of ft lauderdale (244 s federal hwy, ft lauderdale, FL) 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.

27 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/25/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E550c. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of oklahoma city (14240 broadway extension hwy, edmond, ok 73013, (405) 236-1224) 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.

28 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/15/2018

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

29 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 mercedes- benz E550a. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not contacted the dealership. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that there was no estimated time-frame for the recall repair due to the fact that they were unable to obtain the parts for the repair. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable. Gl.

30 Air Bag problem of the 2013 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (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 was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts may not be available until June 30, 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

31 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 12/27/2017

Takata recall, scared to drive my car and need this fixed ASAP.

32 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

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.

33 Air Bag problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

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.

34 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 11/10/2017

Takata recall. My vehicle is affected by takata's recall and I'm unable to sell it at a market fair price due to this recall. As of today mbusa has "no remedy available". I'm scheduled to deploy for a year starting next week, and I will have to keep my vehicle on storage at my own expense for a year, since I was unable to resolve this and get a fair market value for my car in order to sell it.

35 Air Bag problem of the 2011 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

The airbag has not been replaced.


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