Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls

15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

23V854000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallPlease refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.Body & latchesFree replacement2,976unitsDec 202321V197000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcStructure recallThe front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle…Body & latchesFree repair15KunitsMar 202121V072000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallOn June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250…ElectricalFree repair67unitsFeb 202121V058000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, LlcCommunication recallPlease refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.3MunitsFeb 202119V787000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Communication recallFor a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.ElectricalOver-the-air update24KunitsNov 201917V816000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Latches/locks/linkages recallThe rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be.Body & latchesFree repair8,700unitsDec 201717V714000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallA transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.Steering & suspensionFree replacement72unitsNov 201717V251000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallThe affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.Seats & beltsFree replacement13KunitsApr 201717V177000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Air Bags recallVarious control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct…Air bagsFree software update51unitsMar 201716V899000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Steering recallThe affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit…Steering & suspensionFree replacement70unitsDec 201616V829000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallThe seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.Seats & beltsFree software update672unitsNov 201616V760000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Exterior Lighting recallThe low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair996unitsOct 201613V576000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Seat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the front seat belt anchor might not be installed correctly allowing it to come loose in a crash.Seats & beltsFree repair290unitsNov 201312V557000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallDue to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when…Fuel systemFree replacement5,800unitsDec 201211V493000 · Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.Tires recallMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG…TiresFree software update158unitsOct 2011