MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 vehicles due to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive issues. In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026