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2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls and problems

1 recall and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600.

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recalls
38
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 04V228000 · reported May 13, 2004 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 6,238 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
The risk
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
The fix
Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Dec 4, 2018 · Engine · 78,000 miles

ENGINE OIL COOLER UNDER INTAKE LEAKING OIL DEALERS WANT ALMOST 6000.00 TO REPAIR.

Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING OIL LEAK. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A PRESENCE OF A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…

Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles

TAKATA INFLATORS MY CAR SEEMS TO BE LEAKING OIL. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY OIL COOLER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MERCEDES BENZ S 600 IN THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS MATTER...WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED OIL LEAKS IN MY GARAGE SO AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE I NOTICED SMOKE…

Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 54,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL INTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 80,015 miles

ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKS. THIS LOOKS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH V12 ENGINE.THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM.

S600 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 13800
2002 11101
2003 1610
2004 1401

All Mercedes-Benz S600 years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600, the most recent reported on May 13, 2004 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (17 complaints), followed by suspension (10).
How many 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 38 complaints report a crash and 0 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 December 4, 2018.