2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 air bags problems
202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it…”
filed May 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front air bag sensor message and a fog light message were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 19V010000 · Jan 9, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 18V043000 · Jan 10, 2018
- Air BagsCampaign 16V363000 · May 26, 2016
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
Air Bags problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 C300 | 12 | 3% |
| 2014 C300 | 52 | 55% |
| 2013 C300 | 99 | 38% |
| 2012 C300 | 114 | 43% |
| 2011 C300 | 250 | 52% |
| 2009 C300 | 182 | 32% |
| 2008 C300 | 270 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.