2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

93Air Bags complaints

57.1%Of all 163 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS93 · 57.1%

ENGINE22 · 13.5%

STEERING18 · 11%

Unspecified / other13 · 8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 7.4%

Share of the 163 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 overview page.

What owners report

“The current vehicle I have, is suppose to have a back up camera as part of being the basic standard for a 2014 C- class…”NHTSA complaint 11424176 — filed 07/10/2021

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 11372847 — filed 11/03/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11352388 — filed 08/31/2020

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250: 93 of 163 complaints on file (57.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 have in total?

163 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.