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2022–2025 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints202221 complaints
Most recalls20229 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302022: 21 complaints, 9 recalls2023: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2024: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2025: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2022202320242025
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 S 500 4MATIC—24 mpg100000
2024 S 500 4MATIC—24 mpg100000
2023 S 500 4MATIC—23 mpg200000
2022 S 500 4MATIC—24 mpg9210020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Forward collision avoidance11
  • Electrical system6
  • Tires3
  • Structure3
  • Fuel system, gasoline3
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Service brakes2
  • Communication1