Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC (2022–2025). The 2022 S 500 4MATIC has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints: 21
Recalls: 10
Model years: 4
Worst year: 2022

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC 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.

Worst Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC — 21 complaints; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (0 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC model year

Year	Complaints	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2025 S 500 4MATIC	0	0	1	—
2024 S 500 4MATIC	0	0	1	—
2023 S 500 4MATIC	0	0	2	—
2022 S 500 4MATIC	21	2	9	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Most common Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC problem areas (all years)

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
9 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Wheels & Tires
3 complaints
Body & Structure
3 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
3 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Lighting
1 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
1 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC recalls

Recall 26V638000Oct 2, 202630,064 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V255000May 12, 2025443 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: An incorrect fuse box 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 25V116000Feb 24, 202520,339 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V880000Dec 21, 202379,676 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V445000Jun 26, 2023143,551 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V935000Dec 16, 20221 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 22V194000Mar 28, 202212 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022
Risk: A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V189000Mar 25, 20228,396 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V00J000Dec 27, 20211,239 vehiclesModel years 2022
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 21V931000Nov 29, 2021227 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Driver distraction can increase the risk of 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