repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2011 Mercedes-Benz R350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes, air
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 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 · 2025 Q4
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
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…
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 R350 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 R350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What R350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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, [PHONE]) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER FOR THE SCHEDULED REPAIR, THE DEALER…
"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.…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA 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…
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