2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
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Recall & Buyer Checklist
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class · 10 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
| Done | NHTSA Campaign | OEM Recall | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | 17V714000 | Ask dealer | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| ☐ | 17V251000 | Ask dealer | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
| ☐ | 16V829000 | Ask dealer | SEAT BELTS |
| ☐ | 21V058000 | 2021020025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| ☐ | 16V760000 | Ask dealer | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| ☐ | 23V854000 | 21V-197 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| ☐ | 21V197000 | Ask dealer | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| ☐ | 21V072000 | 2021030005 | COMMUNICATION |
| ☐ | 19V787000 | 2019120008 | COMMUNICATION |
| ☐ | 17V816000 | Ask dealer | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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Known Safety Recalls
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
SEAT BELTS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall risk grade for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class?
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 10 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class have?
The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has 10 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class?
The most severe recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class safe to drive?
This model year has 10 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #17V714000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled. If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
What is the SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #17V251000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #16V829000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #21V058000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #16V760000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.