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2015–2017 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201611 complaints
Most recalls20172 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202015: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 11 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 2 complaints, 2 recalls201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 S550 4MATIC—20 mpg220000
2016 S550 4MATIC—19 mpg1110000
2015 S550 4MATIC—19 mpg262010

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

  • Unknown or other7
  • Visibility/wiper3
  • Wheels3
  • Service brakes2
  • Visibility2
  • Air bags2
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Seat belts1