Mercedes-Benz S550 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz S550 model year, from official NHTSA data.
138
NHTSA complaints
15
recall campaigns
436
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 16 | 10 | — |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 15 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 41 | 5 | 131 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 24 | 5 | 133 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 5 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 8 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 19 | 0 | 81 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 54 | 0 | 91 |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz S550 electrical system problems21
- Mercedes-Benz S550 power train problems18
- Mercedes-Benz S550 suspension problems17
- Mercedes-Benz S550 engine problems13
- Mercedes-Benz S550 vehicle speed control problems12
- Mercedes-Benz S550 air bags problems10
- Mercedes-Benz S550 steering problems10
- Mercedes-Benz S550 seat belts problems10
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentPE21001 · opened Jan 8, 2021 · closed Oct 14, 2021