Mercedes-Benz S 450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2018–2020).

Complaints
11
Recalls
14
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz S 450 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz S 450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 S 45040004Acceleration & Cruise Control
2019 S 45021008Brakes
2018 S 45050008Brakes

Most common Mercedes-Benz S 450 problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S 450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz S 450 recalls

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V527000Jul 12, 2021542 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Air bags and seatbelts that don't function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 20V449000Jul 31, 202056 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V915000Dec 20, 201975 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The incorrect size brake components may lead to the wrong replacement components fitted to the vehicle during brake repairs, possibly affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V584000Aug 9, 20191 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If a side curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, or the pillar covers detach during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V540000Jul 19, 20191,957 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V910000Dec 19, 20186,200 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V908000Dec 19, 20185,754 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V839000Nov 27, 20184,969 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V407000Jun 15, 20181,701 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

  • Recall 17V816000Dec 18, 20178,700 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology