Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light came on doesn’t go away and the rear right brake like started using the fog light as a turn signal
2010 Mercedes-Benz C300: airbag warning light
13 of the 453 complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Aug 12, 2020 took c300 to fletcher jones motorcars of fremont. I paid for them to do an oil & filter change after they did perform recall 2018120017 ~ 18p9193104 cause: recall 2019120027. Paid $204.65 that day. 01/21/21- after driving, w my significant other, at city speed limit to fedex which is 1 mile from my house on same street, and back, my sig other couldn't put back the seat and the airbag lights were on. I had to drive to work next day, unsafe...pressed up against steering wheel because I'm 6 feet. Somehow that went away. 03/09/21- I took in the car, by tow truck, back same place fletcher jones and had a bee service per manufacturers specifications service dealt on my car they performed be service with brake fluid flush numerous other stuff I'm also reported to them a misfiring because I did hook up an obd2 but during their road test they just noted a strong vibration from the driveline they ran a quick test found no fault but noted collapsed backslash worn motor and transmission mounts and recommend replacement they also noted voltage related faults however the alternator and battery would pass their tests and they released my car to me after charging me $576.97. Today, 03/19/21- had to tow my car again from approximately three blocks away because it just turned off on me with a message brake SRS edt, and something about it failing. Now...im stuck because mercedes screwed me!
****note - not enough information**** tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v043000; however, the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The dealer (laguna niguel mercedes, 1 star dr, laguna niguel, ca 92677, 949‑416‑2438) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. The VIN was not available.
Air bag light will not go off concerned about air bag not working was involved in a accident in a different car where air bags did not come out and sent to hospital so I'm very concerned
Srs light came on october 2017. I took my car to mercedes of sacramento . The repair tech stated that it wasn't the airbag. The repair tech said that its in the steering column. I believe it is the airbag. I need this fixed.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). The parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact was unsure of any air bag warning indicators being illuminated. The contact called motor werks of barrington (1475 s barrington rd, barrington, il 60010; 847‑497‑8669) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The dealer did not know when the parts would arrive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall has not been addressed by mercedes benz reportedly due to a lack of parts. The recall is about 3 years old and numerous notices to me indicate that parts to address the recall are unavailable. I am very concerned that the takata bankruptcy will leave my recall unaddressed. I have had an airbag indicator light come on that mercedes benz says is not related to the recall but I am not certain if that statement is accurate. I limit the use of this car since I am not certain that it's safe for me and my passengers.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v081000 and 16v363000 (air bags); however, 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 vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of atlantic city (6623 e black horse pike, egg harbor township, nj 08234, phone number: (609) 645-9000), but the part was unavailable for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf updated 8/8/18
"takata recall" I have made appointments and have discussed the situation with patterson in wichita falls tx about the airbag light saying there is a problem. I was told that they (pattersons) does not know what to do about the situation because they have contacted mercedes about this and they do not know what to do either. I have been driving the car. The light stays on. Have taken it in to be repaired and was told they do not know what to do. Stated when they are told what to do paterson's will contact me. I have never been contacted. I did however have an accident march 2015 and the airbags did not deploy!
I being waiting for 3 years now . I'm scared to drive the car . My airbag warning light are on for 3 years now .this is my 4 time I I complain about it to m.b
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio, and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011 C300, 2011-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2011-2016 E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, 2011-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." MBUSA is also recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2010-2011 C300, 2010-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2016-2017 E550 Cabrio, 2010-2016 E550 Coupe, 2010-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 19V010000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roadster vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2010 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, E550 Coupe, GLK350, and GLK350 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." MBUSA is also recalling certain 2009 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Recall number 18V043000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan and C300 4-Matic Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Recall number 16V363000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V081000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?
13 of 453 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?
There are 4 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
Won't start 31Steering lock-up 30Door locks 27Fuel smell 18Headlights 8No deployment 7Battery drain 7Ball joint 6Engine failure 6Fuel leak 6Overheating 5
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