Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls and problems
15 recalls and 206 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
206
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
7
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Mercedes-Benz S550 by year
Most reported Mercedes-Benz S550 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 31 | |
| Electrical System | 25 | |
| Suspension | 23 | |
| Steering | 21 | |
| Engine | 20 | |
| Power Train | 19 | |
| Structure | 18 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | |
| Air Bags | 12 | |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
All Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-854 | Dec 15, 2023 | 2014–2017 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. |
| 21V-197 | Mar 19, 2021 | 2014–2017 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016… |
| 21V-072 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2017 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018… |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2017 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and… |
| 19V-787 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2014–2017 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 17V-816 | Dec 18, 2017 | 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65… |
| 17V-714 | Nov 14, 2017 | 2017 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. |
| 17V-251 | Apr 11, 2017 | 2017 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300… |
| 17V-177 | Mar 14, 2017 | 2015 | Electrical System, Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic… |
| 16V-899 | Dec 14, 2016 | 2014–2015 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 16V-829 | Nov 16, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15… |
| 16V-760 | Oct 20, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. |
| 13V-576 | Nov 20, 2013 | 2014 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S550 vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, through October 14, 2013. |
| 12V-557 | Dec 3, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July… |
| 11V-493 | Oct 3, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Tires | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz S550?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 has the most reports (54). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S550 have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz S550 model years 2011–2012, 2014–2017.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz S550 problems?
Owners report unknown or other, electrical system, suspension problems most often.