How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?

NHTSA lists 59 airbag complaints for the 2011 ML350, which is 54% of all 110 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 ML350 airbags?

Yes. Recall campaign 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbag issues on the 2011 ML350 among other Mercedes-Benz models.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries for the 2011 ML350.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?

Median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 ML350 is 58,000 miles.

Is the 2011 ML350 worse for airbag complaints than other years?

Yes, relative to other ML350 years. The 2011 model's 54% complaint share is close to the 2010 model's 66%, both far higher than 2012-2015, which range from 3% to 6%.

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 59 airbag complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 54% of all complaints filed for the year. These complaints link to Takata recall 16V081000, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported, and median mileage at failure of 58,000.

Airbags complaints: 59; 54% of 110
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the driver airbag failed to deploy in a front-end collision, leaving the seat belt as the only restraint.
Multiple owners describe repeated dashboard warnings of airbag system failure, with dealers replacing components more than once on the same vehicle.
Several complaints describe long delays after receiving the Takata recall notice, with dealers unable to supply replacement parts for many months.
One owner reported airbags did not deploy during a moving traffic accident that totaled the vehicle, resulting in injury.
Some owners state dealerships refused to complete the recall repair even after being notified of open campaign 16V081000.

When 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2013, latest May 9, 2023.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to May 2023; peak Nov 2017 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 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 the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 have?: NHTSA lists 59 airbag complaints for the 2011 ML350, which is 54% of all 110 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 ML350 airbags?: Yes. Recall campaign 16V081000, reported February 11, 2016, covers Takata airbag issues on the 2011 ML350 among other Mercedes-Benz models.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries for the 2011 ML350.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?: Median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 ML350 is 58,000 miles.
Is the 2011 ML350 worse for airbag complaints than other years?: Yes, relative to other ML350 years. The 2011 model's 54% complaint share is close to the 2010 model's 66%, both far higher than 2012-2015, which range from 3% to 6%.