2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 air bags problems
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving in a parking lot and suddenly my air bag deployed for no reason I did not hit anyone or get hit for the airbag to deploy. Suffered some bruising on my right forearm and in my left ear I still hear ringing from the airbag deploying.”
filed Nov 4, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the front passenger's side air bag unexpectedly deployed with no impact on the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact parked and then restarted the vehicle before driving to the…”
filed Oct 25, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior repairCampaign 21V638000 · Aug 13, 2021
- Air BagsCampaign 19V010000 · Jan 9, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 18V043000 · Jan 10, 2018
- Driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering…Campaign 17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
Air Bags problems in other C250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 C250 | 93 | 57% |
| 2012 C250 | 168 | 62% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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.