Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 164 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S550 (model years 2007–2008, 2010–2017). The most reported problem area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by engine (17 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 41 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (54), 2015 (41) and 2014 (24). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz S550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | 7 of 10 | |
| Engine | 17 | 6 of 10 | |
| Power train | 16 | 3 of 10 | |
| Steering | 15 | 6 of 10 | |
| Suspension | 15 | 3 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V854000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2014–2017 | 2,976 |
| 21V197000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2014–2017 | 15,096 |
| 21V072000 | Feb 12, 2021 | Communication: auto crash notification | 2017 | 67 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2017 | 1,292,258 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2014–2017 | 24,226 |
| 17V816000 | Dec 18, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2017 | 8,700 |
| 17V714000 | Nov 14, 2017 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2017 | 72 |
| 17V251000 | Apr 11, 2017 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2017 | 12,743 |
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 9 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 10 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.