2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,992 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I got this certified car from Mercedes Benz dealer. I have driven it sparingly for less than 10K miles without really any hitting any bumps or potholes . After a recent service [XXX] 2024 at a MB deal”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2024 · Wheels
“I have now experienced cracks on three separate tire rims. The car has less than 41,000 miles.the tires are low profile, run flat tires and the rims appear to be aluminum and faulty.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2020 · Wheels
Compare Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 19V787000).
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.