2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, about 7% of that year's 216 total complaints. Six of those complaints involved crashes and 7 involved injuries. A related recall, campaign 17V627000, covers airbag grounding issues on this vehicle.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 7% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 14,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Frontal airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-severe collisions, including a head-on crash and a broadside impact.
- A driver-side airbag reportedly deployed with excessive force, causing lacerations and burns to the driver's legs.
- Owners reported seat belts failing to lock or restrain occupants during crashes, contributing to head and chest impacts with the steering wheel.
- Dashboard warnings indicated airbag malfunctions across all four zones after a collision, with airbags not firing despite front-end damage.
- Owners reported delays getting the Takata-related airbag recall (17V627000) repaired due to parts unavailability at dealers.
- One owner reported the vehicle was sold new while already under an active airbag recall.
When 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 29, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300
- NHTSA 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Airbags495,290 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Airbags complaints by C300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
- NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 C300, making up about 7% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?
- Yes. Recall campaign 17V627000 covers the C300 4Matic and related Mercedes-Benz models for insufficient grounding on steering components affecting airbag function. The remedy adds grounding to the steering components.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- Of the 15 airbag complaints, 6 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 C300?
- The median mileage at failure across reported airbag complaints was 14,000 miles.