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2007–2017 · 10 model years

Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls & problems by year

29 recalls and 206 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200754 complaints
Most recalls201710 recalls
Crashes reported11in owner complaints
Injuries reported120 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045602007: 54 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 19 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 16 complaints, 0 recalls2011: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 5 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2014: 24 complaints, 5 recalls2015: 41 complaints, 5 recalls2016: 15 complaints, 5 recalls2017: 16 complaints, 10 recalls2007200820102011201220132014201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 S550—20–21 mpg10160000
2016 S550—20 mpg5150010
2015 S550—20 mpg5414370
2014 S550—19–20 mpg5244020
2013 S550—18–19 mpg070000
2012 S550—18–19 mpg250100
2011 S550—17–18 mpg291100
2010 S550—17–18 mpg0161000
2008 S550—16 mpg0191020
2007 S550—16–17 mpg0540200

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 other31
  • Electrical system26
  • Suspension24
  • Steering21
  • Power train20
  • Engine20
  • Structure18
  • Fuel/propulsion system17