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2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 is airbags, typically around 56,000 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical R350 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
74/100
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
481 warranty
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
16mpg

The worst 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    12
  • Brakes
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    12
  • Brakes
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 3

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported April 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V‑315.

Recall number 24V298000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.

Recall number 22V315000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported February 11, 2016 · 711,159 vehicles affected
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

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Defect investigations

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpened September 17, 2021, still open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

EA21002

Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 48

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 48 bulletins for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350

2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylRWD151916

What 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Brakes · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Brakes · ME

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Brakes · 80,200 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350. The vehicle had previously had the wheel speed sensors replaced eight times since September 2016. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the ABS inadvertently engaged, causing the front end of the vehicle to dip while the brake pedal was depressed. Additionally, there were grinding sounds coming from the vehicle as it came to a full stop. The ABS and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle remained with the mechanic, awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,200. Consumer's complaint is a result of several measures but mainly to the continued wheel speed sensor failures which account to a total of eight (8) newly installed brake sensors (Sept 2016 to Nov 2021). Consumer has experienced several times at highway speeds. The vehicle's repeated wheel speed sensor issues are most likely attributed to an undetermined and undefined malfunction.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz r350. The contact took the vehicle to lober mercedes-benz (4255 west touhy avenue, lincolnwood, il 60712, (847)-675-1000) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). When the contact arrived at the dealer for the scheduled repair, the dealer stated that the part was not available. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Airbags · NV

"takata recall" for a year and a half, I have been trying to have my car repaired, but mercedes benz here in reno (and fairfield, california as well) has refused to repair it with the statement that parts are not available. I have called the service department and been told the parts are in stock. I have made appointments, but when I show up for the repair, I am told parts are not available. This month, june 4, 2019, I showed up for an appointment made in connection with the recall notice and was told the parts were not available. On june 14, I had an appointment in fairfield, california; I showed up; and again was told no parts are available. I had another appointment on june 24; but again, I received a call from v. Cruz of mercedes benz and told no parts are available. This process has been going for a year and a half. Of late, I have received e-mail notices (second notice, recall reminder, third notice, recall reminder) of which I have made appointments (as described above) but only to be turned away with the statement, no parts are available. It is very disheartening to know there is a dangerous condition in my car that could injure my grandchildren or loved ones and to be subject to the kind of games that mercedes benz seems to be playing. On one hand, they send out notices as if they are doing all they can to take care of the recall problem; but on the other hand, they consistently do nothing. I would like to know my options. How serious is the recall? Am I placing my grandchildren and loved ones at risk? Please let me know. And thank you in advance for giving this matter your attention.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Airbags · MD

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz r350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). An unknown dealer was contacted 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.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Airbags · KS

Takata recall remedy remains unavailable. Letters from mercedes benz claimed that the remedy would be available in june 2018. Well, they first said march 2018, then said that was an error. Thinking is hard. It is june 2018, and no remedy. Mercedes continues to produce and earn money on tens of thousands of vehicles each month. They could not be inconvenienced to produce parts for their old buckets of junk that may save customers' lives. This is mercedes after all. A cold actuarial calculation of delaying this recall so that some of the cars are salvaged versus any lawsuits resulting from injured customers. Mercedes, I hope that your abysmal approach to making and standing behind vehicles is exposed. We will never buy another of this make. The federal safety agency, you continue to be one of the lowest performing government agencies in the history of humanity. Congratulations. How does it feel to capitulate to automakers' every whim at the expense of american lives? I hope that it does not feel good, or at least that you feel something.

Filed May 27, 2018 · Airbags · 83,500 miles · DE

Takata recall, as I received 2 recall letters that has lied to me and keep giving me no time table on when it will be repaired, first letter I received was december 2017 it stated the airbags will be repaired in march 2018, then I received another letter the following month january 2018 the second letter now states it will be repaired sometime in september 2018, now I strongly believe I'm being stalled hoping that I will give up and impatient , hoping that I will turn in the vehicle and they wont have to worry about me down the road, both recall letters states the risk which is 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.I no longer feel safe driving this car and should not be force to drive it til they replace the airbags and I risk my life and others ,my car has depreciated dramatically because of this recall, I can't get a good trade offer because of this recall, this car should have never been sold to me in the first place this recall was put in before I purchased this vehicle , the dealer didn't disclose this information at all, mercedes and where I bought the car from is not cooperating, this loan should b bought back , or all the payments I made on this car should be refunded to me

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 56,000 miles · MD

Takata recall

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 89,547 miles · DE

Takata recall this vehicle has airbags safety recall by takata, the defected airbags on this car was discovered 2015, this safety recall should have been disclosed to me before I purchased the vehicle it should have been disclosed to me before I even went on a test drive, this car shouldn't have been sold at all until the airbags are replaced the vehicle is unsafe to drive, airbag light comes on and off,my insurance is high because of the safety issue again this car should have never been sold to me nor sold at all until the airbags are replaced , due to the unsafetyness of this vehicle this vehicle should be bought back from mercedes or ally bank I was lied to by mercedes, I was told that the airbags will be replaced 3/2018 ,now I'm being told that the airbags wont be replace til 9/2018 ,the vehicle is unsafe to drive especially for 7 more months and risk my life and whoever is in the passenger seat with defected airbags , mercedes knows what the risks are for driving the vehicle in this condition they are aware of when the airbags explode during airbag deployment mercedes know it will cause metal fragments striking the front occupants that will result in serious injury and death , mercedes knows this and yet they are being uncooperative and not handling this in a professional manner , already there have been 180 incidents and 20 deaths, theres no way in hell I'm gonna be the 21st death . My vehicle been in for service 4 different times for the same issue in the engine and the issue still exist, had I known about this safety recall. I would have never bought this car , something needs to be done I'm not gonna continue to drive an unsafe vehicle that should have been disclosed to me before I purchased it and risk my life, my wife has developed high blood pressure because of this being scared and afraid while being in the passenger seat [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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Questions about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350, close to a typical R350 model year.

What is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 year score?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes-Benz R350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350?

Airbags, with 12 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles. Next is brakes (3).

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V081000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 get?

Official estimates for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19 highway.

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