repaired · 2023 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-638 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags
2Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Engine
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 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 · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Steering
Risk. A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2013 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 2013 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.
2013 MERCEDES BENZ C-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT MERCEDES-BENZ OF EDISON (LOCATED AT 123 MAIN ST, EDISON, NJ 08817, [PHONE]) AND MERCEDES-BENZ OF EDISON (LOCATED AT 910…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF DELRAY (1001 LINTON BLVD, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444,…
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