Mercedes-Benz S550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S550 (2007–2017). The 2015 S550 has the most serious complaints, most often about seats & seat belts.

Complaints
96
Recalls
15
Model years
10
Worst year
2015

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz S550 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 S550 years to buy

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

  1. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 — 29 complaints, 1 crash, 3 fires; top problem: Seats & Seat Belts
  2. 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 — 13 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure
  3. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 — 12 complaints; top problem: Visibility & Wipers
  4. 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 — 10 complaints; top problem: Seats & Seat Belts

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2013 (1 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz S550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 S5501200010Visibility & Wipers
2016 S550130015Body & Structure
2015 S550291335Seats & Seat Belts
2014 S550100005Seats & Seat Belts
2013 S55010000Lighting
2012 S55030102Engine
2011 S55050002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 S55061000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 S55071020Electrical System
2007 S550100000Suspension

Most common Mercedes-Benz S550 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    15 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    12 complaints
  • Engine
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    11 complaints
  • Suspension
    10 complaints
  • Steering
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    7 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    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 2017

    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 2017

    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 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V816000Dec 18, 20178,700 vehiclesModel years 2017

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

  • Recall 17V714000Nov 14, 201772 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V251000Apr 11, 201712,743 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V899000Dec 14, 201670 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

  • Recall 16V829000Nov 16, 2016672 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V760000Oct 20, 2016996 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V576000Nov 20, 2013290 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the seat belt anchor comes loose, in the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V557000Dec 3, 20125,800 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

  • Recall 11V493000Oct 3, 2011158 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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