repaired · 2023 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Mercedes-Benz C350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 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 February 19, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C350 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
2Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 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 · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and 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
2015 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
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 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* TAKATA RECALL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (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,…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ WARWICK IN WARWICK, RI) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR…
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