Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls

15 safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz S550 (model years 2011–2012, 2014–2017), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2017 (10)2016 (5)2015 (5)2014 (5)2012 (2)2011 (2)

All Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2023-12-18	23V854	2015–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 & 2014–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 + 27 more	Body & structure	2,976
2021-03-22	21V197	2014–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 & 2015–2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 + 25 more	Body & structure	15,096
2021-02-16	21V072	2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 & 2018–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 + 22 more	Communications & eCall	67
2021-02-08	21V058	2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 + 95 more	Communications & eCall	1,292,258
2019-11-04	19V787	2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 & 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 + 71 more	Communications & eCall	24,226
2017-12-21	17V816	2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz S63 & 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 + 17 more	Door latches & locks	8,700
2017-11-16	17V714	2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 & 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 3 more	Steering	72
2017-04-14	17V251	2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 11 more	Seat belt	12,743
2017-03-17	17V177	2008–2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 & 2012–2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 + 14 more	Airbag	51
2016-12-14	16V899	2014–2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 & 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 + 4 more	Steering	70
2016-11-16	16V829	2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 2 more	Seat belt	672
2016-10-20	16V760	2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 2 more	Lights	996
2013-11-21	13V576	2014 Mercedes-Benz S550	Seat belt	290
2012-12-04	12V557	2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 & 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz CL550 + 6 more	Fuel system	5,800
2011-10-07	11V493	2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 & 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 + 3 more	Tires	158

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S550 have?

The Mercedes-Benz S550 has 15 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2011–2012, 2014–2017. The 2017 model year has the most (10).

Are Mercedes-Benz S550 recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)