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Mercedes-Benz S Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S (1995–2010). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

3
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz S model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 Mercedes-Benz S01
2009 Mercedes-Benz S01
2008 Mercedes-Benz S20
2007 Mercedes-Benz S20
2001 Mercedes-Benz S01
1995 Mercedes-Benz S01

What Mercedes-Benz S owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 1.

All Mercedes-Benz S recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz S, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 08V608000 Reported 1,515 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 s-class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.

    Remedy: Dealers will check and replace, if necessary, the ball joint(s). The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2007

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 08V303000 Reported 404 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…

    Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  3. Motor (visibility) and headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 08V122000 Reported 3,283 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-benz is recalling 3,283 my 2008 s-class and cl-class passenger vehicles. A malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module-front (sam-f) transistors. The sam-f is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console. Incorrect storage of the transistors LED the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all potentially affected sam free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2008. Owner may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2008

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.