2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
0 recalls — 22 complaints — 101 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
FUALTY DRIVE SHAFT PROBLEM
SUSPENSION
Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
FUALTY DRIVE SHAFT PROBLEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 5, 2022
Incident date: Dec 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that after refueling, there was abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. Th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2022
Incident date: Oct 26, 2022
Vehicle garaged in storage for summer. Upon returning strong odor of gasoline was detected. Reluctantly drove to dealership and prognoses was determined that (fuel pump strainer) had malfunction thus soaking the entire rear passenger compartment and seat cushion. Upon investigation Mercedes has ha... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2021
Incident date: Jun 28, 2021
UPON REFULING MY AUTOMOBILE FULL I COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES. EARLIER THAT DAY I HAD AN IMPACT OF MY TIRE OVER A CURB. GAS FUMES COULD BE SMELLED NOT SO MUCH ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE AUTO BUT INSIDE WITHOUT ABATEMENT. UPON INSPECTION BY MERCEDES BENZ OF STOCKTON CA IT WAS DETERMINED A F... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Dec 30, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF GEORGETOWN (7401 S IH-35, GEORGETOWN, TX 78626, 512-930-6150) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 30, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF GEORGETOWN (7401 S IH-35, GEORGETOWN, TX 78626, 512-930-6150) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
LIONHART LH5 285/25/22 H95 LOAD RATING TIRE DOT NO. PT25MBT5C AFTER SHIPMENT ARRIVED AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLED I NOTICED THAT THE LOAD RATING WAS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SAID VEHICLE. TIRE WILL FAIL, LOAD RATING IS NOT SUFFICIENT . IT ONLY PROVIDES 95 WHEN 102 IS NEEDED. AT THIS TIME NOTHING ... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 16, 2018
Incident date: May 6, 2018
THE DASHBORD MESSAGE READS THAT THE FRONT SRS MALFUNCTION. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY.
SUSPENSION
Apr 27, 2018
Incident date: Apr 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION HAD FALLEN TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF THE WOODLANDS, 16917 INTERSTA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Aug 27, 2016
WIFE DRIVING 45 MPH ON 4 LANE HWWY RIGHT FRONT OF CAR FALLS DOWN ON TIRE PULLED OFF ROAD SOON AS POSSIBILE RIGHT FRONT AIR STRUT FAILED RUINED TIRE DAMAGED FENDER LUCKLY ONLY 45 MPH NOT 80 MPH ON I-75 INTERSTATE OR 130 MPH ON AUTOBON IN GERMANY OR SOMEBODY COULD HAVE BEEN DEAD
SUSPENSION
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
MY S550 WHEN DRIVING WOULD SUDDENLY GIVE A MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, SERVICE REPLACED THE 2 FRONT STRUTS. NOW THE CALL WILL GIVE A SIGNAL, RED LETTERS, "DO NOT MOVE CAR" AND THE ENTIRE STRUT SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING AND THE CAR BODY IS VIRTUALLY SITTING ATOP THE TIRES. THIS AFTER ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 9, 2015
Incident date: Oct 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT ON THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,599. UPDATED 01/12/16*LJ UPDATED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND ALMOST CAUSED HER TO CRASH. WE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOUSE OF IMPORTS MERCEDES IN BUENA PARK TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BROKEN AND THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN HOW IT HAPPEN. I DID SOME RESEARCH AN... Read more
STEERING
Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND ALMOST CAUSED HER TO CRASH. WE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOUSE OF IMPORTS MERCEDES IN BUENA PARK TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BROKEN AND THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN HOW IT HAPPEN. I DID SOME RESEARCH AN... Read more
STEERING
Jul 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ S550. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AT THE... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 3, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED MERCEDES BENZ S5550 4 MATIC. COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE OCCURRED AN HOUR AFTER PURCHASE (AFTER 20 MILES OF DRIVING). THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL WAS SPINNING FREELY, AND NO CONTROL OVER THE FRONT WHEELS WAS POSSIBLE WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE HAD TO BE RECOVERED BY TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 3, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED MERCEDES BENZ S5550 4 MATIC. COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE OCCURRED AN HOUR AFTER PURCHASE (AFTER 20 MILES OF DRIVING). THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL WAS SPINNING FREELY, AND NO CONTROL OVER THE FRONT WHEELS WAS POSSIBLE WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE HAD TO BE RECOVERED BY TH... Read more
STEERING
Dec 3, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PREOWNED MERCEDES BENZ S5550 4 MATIC. COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE OCCURRED AN HOUR AFTER PURCHASE (AFTER 20 MILES OF DRIVING). THE CAR'S STEERING WHEEL WAS SPINNING FREELY, AND NO CONTROL OVER THE FRONT WHEELS WAS POSSIBLE WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE HAD TO BE RECOVERED BY TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED EVEN FOR A FEW SECONDS, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WILL PUT YOU IN THE DITCH IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE SHOULD TRACK STRAIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED.
STEERING
Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED EVEN FOR A FEW SECONDS, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WILL PUT YOU IN THE DITCH IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE SHOULD TRACK STRAIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED.
SUSPENSION
Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED EVEN FOR A FEW SECONDS, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WILL PUT YOU IN THE DITCH IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE SHOULD TRACK STRAIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
101 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 10 |
| 220000 SEATS | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
NCU-2023060005
Dec 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
NCU-2023060005
Dec 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI8220P073063
Jun 16, 2021
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI27.60-P-071237
May 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on MODEL 217 or 222 in combination with ENGI- NE 278 and TRANSMISSION 722.9 without code 835/498
LI8210P0647661
Aug 26, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Headlamps fogged.
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI80.61-P-061174
Mar 31, 2015
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI80.61-P-061174
Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI80.20-P-059363
Jul 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk li
LI80.20-P-059363
Jul 12, 2014
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk li
LI91.10-P-059389
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Noises from lock of valuables/stowage compartment or from gap cover between seat and center tunnel.
LI91.25-P-059392
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and rear) Bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and
LI91.30-P-048290
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Grinding noises can occur in the backrest on active multicontour seats with the backrest under load and the seat ventilation switched on
LI91.25-P-059382
Jul 11, 2014
220000 SEATS
Dynamic seat (DS) pneumatic pump / multicontour seat pneumatic pump makes noises.
LI91.10-P-047382
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Creaking noises can occur when the side bolster bladders are inflated and deflated
LI91.10-P-048504
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjuster
LI91.25-P-048132
Jul 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Multicontour system fails during air release procedure. The system becomes operational again after an ignition change. Fault code 9E8900 is stored.
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.40-P-059364
Jul 9, 2014
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt height adjustment nonfunctional
LI68.20-P-059330
Jul 3, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.
LI54.70-P-058571
Jun 10, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
RANDOM WARNINGS FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON, MAINLY BLIND SPOT. 06/10/14*LJ
LI49.20-P-056353
Feb 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
LI14.20-P-052079
Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI32.22-P-058342
Jan 31, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.
LI-82-10P-053439
Sep 13, 2013
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
XENTRY (MERCEDES): MESSAGE WILL APPEAR INDICATING HIGH BEAM ASSIST IS ACTIVATED AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODELS 204, 212, 207, 221, 216, 218, AND 166. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 11/26/13. *PE
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI47.40-P-053871
Jul 10, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
P-B-54.10-225d
Jul 3, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS co
SC-2012080004
Nov 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES: THE POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE CAPACITANCE LOSS IS DUE TO THE VARIABILITY OF CAPACITOR QUALITY COMBINED WITH THERMALLY VARIABLE CONTINUOUS LOADING AND NEED POWER ELECTRONICS MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATED AND REPLACE POWER ELECTRONICS MOD
LI-42-47
Oct 2, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES-BENZ: ESP MALFUNCTION OR BAS MALFUNCTION LIGHT SHOWS UP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAUSE OF A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED 2/15/13. *PE
LI-91-40
May 9, 2012
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. A TENSIONER STAYS ENGAGED CREATING THE DIFFICULTY. *RM UPDATED 9/19/11. *PE UPDATED 7/17/12. *PE
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
LI91-40-P-047183
Apr 5, 2012
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. MODEL SERIES 204 (WITH CODES 299 AND 800), 207, 212. SEAT BELT CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. AT THE SAME TIME A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REVERSIBLE REEL TENSIONER GEA
10-P-053439
Mar 26, 2012
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: HIGH BEAM ASSIST TEMPORARILY NONFUNCTIONAL. REPLACE MFK AND CALIBRATE WITH THE AID OF THE 'CALIBRATION TARGET FOR NIGHT VIEW ASSIST' SPECIAL TOOL. ALSO INCLUDED GLK350 AND S550 MODEL YEAR 2011. MODEL CLS YEAR 2010-201
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
SB-2012010003
Jan 1, 2012
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: UPDATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE. MODELS 216 AND 221 YEARS 2010. *KB
SB-2012010003
Jan 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES: UPDATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE. MODELS 216 AND 221 YEARS 2010. *KB
LI27-60P051774-1
Oct 3, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE VEHICLE JOLTS DURING START-OFFS, STEADY DRIVING, OR ACCELERATION. THE CONTROL VALVE TEMPORARY JAMS. *RM UPDATED 12/28/11. *PE
LI27-60P051774-1
Oct 3, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE VEHICLE JOLTS DURING START-OFFS, STEADY DRIVING, OR ACCELERATION. THE CONTROL VALVE TEMPORARY JAMS. *RM UPDATED 12/28/11. *PE
SCB-2011070003
Aug 1, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MERCEDES: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. *PE
SCB-2011070003
Aug 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. *PE
LI27-20P-052096
Jun 29, 2011
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE VEHICLE JERKS DURING LIGHT BRAKING. THE ALTERNATOR ENGAGES TOO EARLY DURING BRAKING. *RM
LI-82-85
Jun 6, 2011
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
MERCEDES-BENZ: WHEN THE REVERSE GEAR IS ENGAGED THE CENTRAL DISPLAY SHOWS A BLUE OR BLACK SCREEN. THE TV PICTURE APPEARS INSTEAD OF REVERSE CAMERA. *RM
SCB-2011050004
Jun 1, 2011
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE COOLANT HOSE SHAPE DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THERE MAY NOT BE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COOLANT HOSE AND A SCREW IN THE PANELING. *RM
LI-05-20-P
May 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
LI-07-10-P
May 26, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM
LI-07-10-P
May 26, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. IDLE SPEED LIMITS WERE SET TOO NARROW. *RM
LI-91-10P051831
May 12, 2011
220000 SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS CRACKING NOISE AT THE FRONT SEATS WHEN OPERATING THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *RM
LI-91-10P051831
May 12, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS CRACKING NOISE AT THE FRONT SEATS WHEN OPERATING THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *RM
LI-27-60-P051773
May 2, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS A TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODE STORED. IT IS A DIAGNOSTIC PROBLEM WITH THE WET START-UP CLUTCH. *RM
LI-54-70
Apr 27, 2011
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES-BENZ: BLIND SPOT ASSIST AND DISTRONIC INOPERATIVE MESSAGES. FOUR POSSIBLE FAULT CODES STORED. THERE IS A SAFETY SHUTOFF OF SYSTEMS DUE TO A DISRUPTION WITH THE SENSOR. *RM
LI-27-60-P049270
Apr 4, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM
LI-03-30
Mar 30, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
LI46-30-P-051327
Feb 23, 2011
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE IS A WHINING NOISE FROM THE STEERING PUMP WHEN TURNING. *RM
LI32-22-P-047927
Feb 2, 2011
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES THAT ARE DRAINING THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR CAUSING THE AIRMATIC LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
LI07-61
Jan 5, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MERCEDES-BENZ: WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED ENGINE CODE, BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
LI-82-85
Dec 8, 2010
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
MERCEDES BENZ- WHEN DOING A SOFTWARE UPDATE THE UPDATE FAILS AND THE TUNER GOES TO BOOT MODE. *RM
LI-82-85
Dec 8, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ- WHEN DOING A SOFTWARE UPDATE THE UPDATE FAILS AND THE TUNER GOES TO BOOT MODE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-2010100006
Oct 1, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES BENZ: UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE SOFTWARE FOR THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS. MODEL YEARS 2010 AND 2011. *PE
SB-2010100006
Oct 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE SOFTWARE FOR THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS. MODEL YEARS 2010 AND 2011. *PE
LI-54-30
Sep 20, 2010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: AS OF THE MODEL YEAR 2010 THERE ARE SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS ON AFTER THE ENGINE STARTS AND VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES. *RM
LI-54-30
Sep 20, 2010
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES-BENZ: AS OF THE MODEL YEAR 2010 THERE ARE SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS ON AFTER THE ENGINE STARTS AND VARIOUS FAULT MESSAGES. *RM
SB-2010080002
Sep 1, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: RE-ROUTE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. *PE
SB-91-60-193
Jun 11, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET
P-049241
Jun 7, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
P-049241
Jun 7, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
P-049241
Jun 7, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
LI-54-10
May 17, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: MOUNTING BOLT OF HV CONNECTION TO HV BATTERY BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION. THE MOUNTING BOLT SHEARS OFF WHEN RETIGHTENED AT THE HV CONNECTION TO THE HV BATTERY. EXCESSIVE STRESS ON MOUNTING BOLT DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIGHT
LI-54-10
May 17, 2010
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
MERCEDES: MOUNTING BOLT OF HV CONNECTION TO HV BATTERY BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION. THE MOUNTING BOLT SHEARS OFF WHEN RETIGHTENED AT THE HV CONNECTION TO THE HV BATTERY. EXCESSIVE STRESS ON MOUNTING BOLT DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIGHT
SB-91-40-192
Mar 16, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MERCEDES: REPLACING THE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR. WHEN REPLACING THE LEFT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76) OR THE RIGHT FRONT REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR (A76/1), RETURN THE DAMAGED PART TO THE QEC
LI03-20-P-048278
Feb 22, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI-32-22
Feb 18, 2010
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): GRUNTING/CREAKING NOISE FROM REAR COMPARTMENT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. CORROSION IN THE FOOT JOINT OF ONE OF THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUTS. *PE
LI-32-22
Feb 18, 2010
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): GRUNTING/CREAKING NOISE FROM REAR COMPARTMENT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. CORROSION IN THE FOOT JOINT OF ONE OF THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUTS. *PE
LI46-20-P-048871
Feb 18, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MERCEDES: RATTLING OR DULL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD. *PE
SCB-2010020001
Feb 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODE-LEFT AND RIGHT DYNAMIC, MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT CONTROL MODULES. THE MASSAGE FUNCTION OF THE FRONT SEATS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CODED TO SPECIFICATION IN THE SEAT CONTROL MODULES. *PE
LI-32-22-P048279
Nov 16, 2009
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES (XENTRY): AIRMATIC SERVICE REQUIRED ON DISPLAY. FAULT CODE 5283 AND/OR 5288 IN AIRMATIC CONTROL UNIT. THE DAS GUIDED TESTS FOR COMPRESSOR AND LEAK TIGHTNESS OF THE PRESSURE LINES BETWEEN COMPRESSOR, VALVE UNIT AND CENTRAL RESERVO
C1A-091101
Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE
SB-2009090005
Oct 1, 2009
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK HORN CONTACT, REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE HORN MAY NOT ACTUATE AT ALL CORNERS OF THE HORN PAD. MODELS S600, S550, S65AMG, S63AMG, BI TURBO AN
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
SB-P-047254
Sep 8, 2009
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DAIMLER: THE WEIGHT SENSING SYSTEM (WSS) OR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER WITH WSS WHICH NECESSITATE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER. THE SEAT ADJUSTER WITH INTEGRATED WSS SENSORS (PEN SYSTEM) INSTALLED UP IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE UP TO
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NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCEDES-BENZ S550
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE21001
Opened: Jan 8, 2021 — Closed: Oct 14, 2021
Front Roof Panel Detachment
On January 8, 2021, after ongoing review with Mercedes Benz, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes)... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ S550 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ S550 across all model years (2011–2017).
162
Total Recalls
181
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths