Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mercedes-Benz S 500, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
25V116000 · 20K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 25, 2024Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.
24V807000 · 21 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 16, 2024Fire risk2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E, 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE and 21 other models — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
24V115000 · 32K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Crash risk2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 and 25 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
23V880000 · 80K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jun 26, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S and 35 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
23V445000 · 144K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Dec 16, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 — Structure
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
22V935000 · 1 unit · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 11, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 and 3 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V493000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 1, 2022Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic and S500 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.
22V214000 · 4 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 28, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Suspension
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.
22V194000 · 12 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 25, 2022Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S and 14 other models — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
22V189000 · 8K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
22V167000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Dec 27, 2021Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).
21V00J000 · 1K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Nov 29, 2021Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.
21V931000 · 227 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 11, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.
21V789000 · 1K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC