repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-081 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Air bags
4Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other C350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C350 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What C350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ALEXANDRIA MERCEDES-BENZ (200 S PICKETT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304,…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C350E. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). DEMAROIS BUICK GMC MERCEDES-BENZ (3115 W BROADWAY ST, MISSOULA, MT 58908, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE…
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