Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC (model years 2022–2025). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (6 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (9).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
202510 00
202410 00
202320 00
2022921 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Forward collision avoidance8 1 of 4
Electrical system6 1 of 4
Fuel system, gasoline3 1 of 4
Structure3 1 of 4
Vehicle speed control3 1 of 4

Latest 8 of 10 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
26V638000Oct 2, 2026 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2022–202330,064
25V255000May 12, 2025 Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers2023443
25V116000Feb 24, 2025 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components202220,339
23V880000Dec 21, 2023 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump202279,676
23V445000Jun 26, 2023 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump2022143,551
22V935000Dec 16, 2022 Structure: interior panels, dashboard20221
22V194000Mar 28, 2022 Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket202212
22V189000Mar 25, 2022 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar20228,396

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.

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.