How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

NHTSA lists 67 airbag complaints for the 2010 ML350, which is 66% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

Yes. Recall 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbag inflators on the 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec, GL320 BlueTec, R320 CDI, and 2009-2011 ML350/ML350 4Matic/ML550 4Matic, among others.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with airbag complaints for the 2010 ML350.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2010 ML350?

The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints is 85,000 miles.

Why do so many complaints mention the Takata recall not being fixed?

Multiple owners reported that replacement parts for recall 16V081000 were unavailable, leaving the repair incomplete for over a year after notification.

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 67 of 101 total complaints (66%) filed on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350, the highest share of any model year in this range. Most reports tie to the Takata inflator recall 16V081000, with median failure mileage of 85,000. One crash and one injury are listed.

Airbags complaints: 67; 66% of 101
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report unexpected deployment of the passenger headrest side airbag while driving at low speed, causing head and neck injury.
Front passenger airbag warning messages ('disabled'/'enabled') repeatedly appear along with the ESP light, sometimes requiring more than 10 dealer visits without a fix.
Passenger side airbag warning indicator illuminates intermittently with no diagnosis or repair completed.
Many owners describe being notified of the Takata inflator recall (campaign 16V081000) but unable to get replacement parts, leaving the recall open for over a year.
Some owners say the unresolved Takata recall made it difficult or impossible to sell or trade in the vehicle.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2012, latest Mar 12, 2023.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Mar 2023; peak Oct 2017 (13).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350

NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Airbags complaints by ML350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201067 (66%)
201159 (54%)
20122 (3%)
20133 (5%)
20144 (6%)
20153 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?: NHTSA lists 67 airbag complaints for the 2010 ML350, which is 66% of the 101 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350?: Yes. Recall 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbag inflators on the 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec, GL320 BlueTec, R320 CDI, and 2009-2011 ML350/ML350 4Matic/ML550 4Matic, among others.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with airbag complaints for the 2010 ML350.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2010 ML350?: The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints is 85,000 miles.
Why do so many complaints mention the Takata recall not being fixed?: Multiple owners reported that replacement parts for recall 16V081000 were unavailable, leaving the repair incomplete for over a year after notification.