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Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls by model year

NHTSA lists 59 recall campaigns across the 2011 to 2025 S-Class model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.

Trims in these campaigns

NHTSA files Mercedes-Benz recalls under trim names, not under "S-Class". These are the trims named in the campaigns above, with how many campaigns name each. Your trim is usually badged on the trunk lid.

• S580 22
• AMG S63 19
• S500 16
• S550 16
• S560 16
• AMG S65 15
• S450 15
• S600 8
• S580e 6plug-in hybrid
• S550e 4plug-in hybrid
• S550 Hybrid 3
• AMG S63 E Performance 2plug-in hybrid
• S400 2
• S560 Coupe 1
• S560e 1plug-in hybrid
• S650 1

Parts that come up most

Across these years, the parts named most often in S-Class campaigns are:

• Electrical system (11 campaigns)
• Fuel system, gasoline (6 campaigns)
• Structure (5 campaigns)
• Steering (5 campaigns)
• Seat belts (5 campaigns)
• Engine and engine cooling (4 campaigns)

One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions

Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the most recalls?

Of the model years we list, the 2021 S-Class has the most, with 17 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.

Should I avoid a Mercedes-Benz S-Class with recalls?

Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Not a repair shop, estimates only.