2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls and problems
No recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 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.
I went to replace my low beam and high beam bulbs on the passenger side and found that the wiring for the low beam had 0 insulation on it and I installed the new high beam bulb and the wires starting arcing causing the car to turn off the high beams and start smoking from the headlight assembly.
Vehicle's body movement or damping motion while traveling on highway responds awkwardly. The vehicle has a waddle or a side to side motion instead of an up/down motion while traveling over the highway at 60 mph. My initial thoughts were to replace the vehicle's (air ride) struts. I chose to have Mercedes-Benz of Tyler…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passenger’s side and front driver’s side air suspension had failed, and the vehicle was leaning and was unstable. Additionally, the message "Parking Brake - Check Manual" was displayed. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was bouncing and pulling to the left and the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact also stated that he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed…
S550 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2007 S550 has the most complaints (54). All Mercedes-Benz S550 years →
Questions
- Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550?
- Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (13 complaints), followed by suspension (12).
- How many 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 54 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2024.