Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz R500

Mercedes Benz R500 owners have reported 2 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz R500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
1
Side/window Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mercedes Benz R500

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz R500. The contact stated that while driving at 7 mph, the vehicle slid on the snowy road and crashed into pole. The front and rear driver side air bags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Consistent issues with drivers side airbag. Sms light comes on after being repaired sporadically. Multiple repairs documented via bosche and ase Mercedes Benz repair facility. Spoke with hendrick Mercedes Benz and they advised that a voluntary recall for the airbag was issued but is no longer   Read details...




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