Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 12 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz S550


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mercedes Benz S550

The Air Bag problem

Struts and braking system have been unstable since I purchased the car. Wiring harness leaks oil and caused ecu to intermintinli turn off and on. Also the heat control timing caused car to over heat . Eventually I replaced the ecu 2 years ago at dealer .   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

My wife was driving my 2015 Mercedes Benz s-550 on the 14th of August, 2019. She had stopped at a red light and when it turned green crossed a 6 lane intersection. She was moving through the intersection when she was hit by a vw passet who ran the red light at an estimated 40 to 50 mph.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Takata inflators recall alerted me to have my car exsamed. As I use my car every day.   Read details...




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