1994–2012 · 14 model years
Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls & problems by year
28 recalls and 271 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.
Most complaints200081 complaints
Most recalls20015 recalls
Crashes reported8in owner complaints
Injuries reported90 deaths
| Model year | NHTSA stars | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 S-Class | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 S-Class | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 S-Class | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 S-Class | — | 4 | 15 |
| 2003 S-Class | — | 2 | 28 |
| 2002 S-Class | — | 2 | 48 |
| 2001 S-Class | — | 5 | 36 |
| 2000 S-Class | — | 5 | 81 |
| 1999 S-Class | — | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 S-Class | — | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 S-Class | — | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 S-Class | — | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 S-Class | — | 1 | 27 |
| 1994 S-Class | — | 1 | 12 |
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.