2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls and problems
No recalls and 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430.
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2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
2 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING MY 2001 S430 FROM LOCAL DEALER (CRITZ BENZ OF SAVANNAH) FOR SERVICE THAT WAS DONE INCORRECTLY.I NOTICE WHILE DRIVING THE BURNED OUT ODOR COMING THE AIR VENTS. I NOTICED MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING START TO FLICKER AS I WAS DRIVING BUT THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. THE NEXT DAY HOWEVER WHILE ENTERING…
2001 WAS WHEN THE AIRMATICS FIRST CAME OUT MERCEDES PERFECTED IN 2002 THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT GET THE LETTER TIL AFTER THE DATE AND MERCEDES WOULDN'T HONOR IT I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND IT'S BROKEN SUCH A WASTE THE AIRMATICS WON'T GO UP IT'S SLAMMED LOW WE'LL NEED TO TOW IT W THE BIG TOW TRUCK BECAUSE IT'S TOO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR, THE LATCH PULLED OUT; HOWEVER, THE DOOR REMAINED CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF COCONUT CREEK (4250 FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM…
THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL CLUSTER THE PIXELS SLOWLY FADE IN AND OUT CANT READ ANY THING THAT GOING ON WITH CAR MILES OR PROBLEMS WITH CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER…
S430 model years compared
Across all years, the 2001 S430 has the most complaints (73). All Mercedes-Benz S430 years →
Questions
- Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430?
- Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (37 complaints), followed by interior lighting (11).
- How many 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 73 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 7, 2020.