Mercedes-Benz S 450 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S 450 (model years 2018–2020). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints), followed by power train (2 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (8).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz S 450 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 of 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Steering | 1 | 1 of 3 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019–2020 | 242,722 |
| 21V527000 | Jul 12, 2021 | Air bags: sensor, side impact | 2020 | 542 |
| 21V197000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2018–2020 | 15,096 |
| 21V072000 | Feb 12, 2021 | Communication: auto crash notification | 2018 | 67 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2018–2020 | 1,292,258 |
| 20V449000 | Jul 31, 2020 | Electrical system: software | 2019 | 56 |
| 19V915000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, pads | 2018 | 75 |
| 19V584000 | Aug 9, 2019 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2019 | 1 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.