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Mercedes-Benz S500
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
594
Active records
Recalls
26
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TSBs
430
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
1
Injuries
27
Crashes
22
Fires
14
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz S500
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S500
Filed Sep 26, 2026
2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC, VIN [XXX]. On XXX, the vehicle suddenly shut off while driving. It was not overheating. It then would not restart or crank and could not be shifted out of Park. AAA connected a jump pack, but there was no starter engagement. It required a flatbed because it is 4MATIC. After the shutdown, the instrument cluster had intermittent power loss. The dashboard would illuminate when the key was turned but lose power after about 20 seconds. At times only the odometer…
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Sep 22, 2026
Left front windows airbag malfunctioned and had to be totally replaced. Airbag shorted internally. Fault code B002111.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Jul 1, 2026
The factory upgrade 21 inch spoke wheels with Pirelli P-Zero low profile tires are averaging a blow out every 800 miles. 5 flats and 2 sidewall blisters in the last 10,000 miles. Pirelli P-Zero 255/35/R21 Front and 285/30/R21 Rear are all four available for inspection if you tell me to save them before I replace them. There have been thousands of complaints and law suits re this issue just in the last 5 years on mercedes cars with low profile tires; to Mercedes, Pirelli, through legal…
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S500
Filed Sep 1, 2025
Vehicle stall - engine cut off - on highway at speed (50-55miles/hr) posing driver and passenger safety. No OBD error code or ECU error Similar incidents reported by Mercedes owners S500 model across USA As posted on Mercedes forums.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Mar 31, 2025
The following pictures will again show the issues that I'm having while driving my 2022 S Class Mercedes, while using the cruise control on the Belt Parkway. It shows me stuck in traffic and, although I can only go 11 miles an hour while I’m stuck in traffic, the cruise control wants to push it to 80 mph, which is indeed VERY VERY DANGEROUS!! as you can well imagine. Also, as you can see in the second picture, I have the cruise control set to 39 MPH. I have been writing for the past two…
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Mar 27, 2025
Here we go again, while driving on a side road with a 20 mph school speed limit, the cruise control wants to SPEED UP to 60 mph!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO REMEDY THIS BEFORE I’M INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!!
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Mar 23, 2025
I leased my 2022 S 500, Mercedes Benz. on September 28, 2022 and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio and cruise control in the vehicle. All events are documented at the Rockville Centre, Long Island service center. I have made numerous complaints beginning in January of this year through emails and was assigned a case number with Mercedes Benz corporate which is 12240831. On numerous occasions, while using the cruise control set to 50 MPH, the vehicle will…
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Mar 17, 2025
as a loyal Mercedes Benz customer for the past 15 years, here I am writing to you for the fourth time since January 28th. of this year. My case number is [XXX]. I leased my 2022 S 500, VIN # [XXX] on [XXX] and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio in the vehicle. All events are documented with your Rockville Centre, Long Island service facility where the staff has been very helpful. On numerous occasions, while using the cruise control set to 50 MPH, the…
2002 MERCEDES BENZ S500
Filed Jan 21, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC
Filed Nov 24, 2024
Headunit goes offline blank screen and limits controls back up camera defrost and temperature controls