2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 95,694 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated he opened the hatch however, the hatch quickly closed independently. The contact stated he was able to hold the hatch before it closed to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2021 · Structure
“SRS codes is being thrown. If you move a little in the passenger seat it triggers code to be thrown. Started throwing it out of now where.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2019 · Air bags
Compare Mercedes-Benz S430 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz S430 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 23 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 73 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 31 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 26 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 18 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430
How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.