Mercedes-Benz S 500 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 500 (2021–2023).

Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Model years
2
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz S 500 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 500 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 S 50010003Brakes
2021 S 50010007Engine

Most common Mercedes-Benz S 500 problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls

  • Recall 25V116000Feb 24, 202520,339 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V807000Oct 25, 202421 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V115000Feb 16, 202431,848 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V493000Jul 11, 20228,530 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2021

    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 22V214000Apr 1, 20224 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V167000Mar 18, 20229,156 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V789000Oct 11, 20211,311 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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