Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 49 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S600 (model years 2001–2007, 2011–2012, 2015–2017). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (22 complaints), followed by suspension (13 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz S600 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 2 of 12 | |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 of 12 | |
| Engine | 7 | 2 of 12 | |
| Interior lighting | 3 | 1 of 12 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V854000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2015–2016 | 2,976 |
| 21V197000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2015–2016 | 15,096 |
| 21V058000 | Feb 5, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2017 | 1,292,258 |
| 19V787000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Communication | 2015–2016 | 24,226 |
| 17V816000 | Dec 18, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2017 | 8,700 |
| 17V251000 | Apr 11, 2017 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2017 | 12,743 |
| 16V899000 | Dec 14, 2016 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2016 | 70 |
| 04V228000 | May 13, 2004 | Suspension | 2001–2002 | 6,238 |
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 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 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.