2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  2
• Sensor › Occupant classification
  2
• Air bag/restraint control module
  1
• SRS malfunction warning lamp/light
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  510%
• 25k–50k
  510%
• 50k–75k
  1531%
• 75k–100k
  1429%
• 100k–150k
  715%
• 150k+
  24%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "SRS System Requires Service" was displayed. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the vapor canister shutoff valve but had not provided a diagnosis for the SRS system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 99,000.

I have messages on my instrument panel stating I have airbag malfunction going on I also have tail lights that are not working and after trying to replace the bulbs it still don't work so obviously it's the light bulb panel so I went and looked at recalls and says that these are all recalls on my car but that they were fixed. so I don't know why I have them all bad again so I need to know what to do

i was driving in the highway 50 mph and i was braking and my car slipped in the other line of the highway and almost had and accident !!!! and cars switched off when driving almost had incident!!!! i saw that many people have the say problem like me about rusted component please do something because people are losing their lifes.

"Takata recall" when I was driving after a oil change, I heard a noise that sounded like someone hit my car. I was scared and shaky so I pulled over could see anything but I heard a ticking noise. Then I realized the head rest Mini air bag blew up and the wiring inside the head rest was burning. This happened while I was driving. I could have got into an accident. I had to pull over right where all the traffic was because my hands were shaking and I didn't know what to do with the burning smell. I had my hazards on and people went around me. Then all kinds of alerts went off on my car. I only had it for a year and a half it shouldn't do that. Something is really wrong and this is dangerous while someone is driving. My tires and all of a sudden the muffler is making noises now too what is going on with this car. It's treated well I'm scared to drive it now. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. While making a left turn at an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but not totaled. The contact drove the vehicle home and contacted the insurance company. Prior to the failure, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (fletcher jones motorcars, newport, ca, [phone]). The same dealer was notified about the air bag failure and stated that the remedy was unavailable. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags deployed and shrapnel from the air bags caused cuts to the contact's arm and face. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility and then towed to the contact's residence the following day. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags). The cause of the failure was not determined. A dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. While driving at 30 MPH, the contact veered to the left in an attempt to avoid another vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that warnings for electrical failure, complete engine power loss and engine service required displayed across the message board. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The front passenger sustained sternum and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

"Takata recall" I was driving to work around 10:30 am in my 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 enjoying the commute. As I approached the stop light.....blank!!!! I lastly remember breaking ....to open my watering eyes to see that I hit another vehicle and don't recall anything at all. As I get up in realized that my head hurts and there was a small tear in the steering wheel as a small portion of the bag deployed but not fully.. It appeared to be a faulty bag that has caused this serious inconvenience.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. While stopped at a red light, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 02/21/17 updated 9/5/18

I own a 2009 mercedez c-300 which had a airbag recall this year. I took it to mercedez Benz in little silver, nj to get airbag recall issue taken care of on September 25th 2018. My son got into a motorvehicle accident and thank goodness he was not injured. The airbad didn't deploy and he could have been killed. Lord, only knows how many other drivers are out there with same issue and maybe with not the same luck.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other C300 years