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MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

68
Total Recalls
6.8
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.0)
10
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2011
2 D
2012
2 D
2014
5 D
2015
5 D
2016
6 D
2017
10 F
2018
12 F
2019
11 F
2021
11 F
2022
4 D

Most Common Components

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
STRUCTURE
5
STEERING
5
SEAT BELTS
4
LANE DEPARTURE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
COMMUNICATION
2
AIR BAGS
2

Most Severe Recalls

SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly …

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated lea…

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control …

STEERING:COLUMN — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic and S500 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, …

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail…

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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