2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 air bags problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When vehicle is parked overnight the front suspension frequently drops low to the ground with error message "vehicle too low". Vehicle loses air suspension ability to drive in lowered position.”
filed Jul 20, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz e550. The contact noticed a recall notice for 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 scottsdale (4725 n scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az…”
filed Aug 28, 2019
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
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
Air Bags problems in other E550 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 E550 | 32 | 52% |
| 2007 E550 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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.