NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz S500

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

501

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

424

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

18

Crashes

16

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz S500

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Condition issue

116

Reporting mechanism

102

Operating state

98

Electrical issue

54

Engine behavior

46

Safety restraint issue

45

Ride/handling behavior

44

Access/entry issue

24

Lighting behavior

23

Safety restraint behavior

23

Thermal issue

23

Powering on/off behavior

22

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

22

Driver assistance issue

20

Fluid issue

19

Braking behavior

18

Performance issue

18

HVAC behavior

17

Infotainment behavior

14

Steering behavior

14

Noise

12

Smell

10

Vibration/harshness

9

Starting behavior

5

Recent change

4

Communication/network issue

1

Electrified system issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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

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

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

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

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.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500

Filed Dec 4, 2024


The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalls until the contact engages the vehicle in sport mode. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was relating the failure to  NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V704000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The failure mileage was 20,700.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500

Filed Nov 24, 2024


Headunit goes offline blank screen and limits controls back up camera defrost and temperature controls

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500

Filed Sep 14, 2024


The car slams on the brakes for no reason. phantom braking. i have been tailgated because cars behind me - particularly on tye highway - think i’ve brake checked them (but it was the care slamming on the brakes). the door handles don’t open/deploy reliably. sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. the touch screens are incredibly dangerous - especially when the system freezes or doesn’t work properly - which is often. there are almost no physical buttons. the system software &…

2006 MERCEDES BENZ S500

Filed Sep 11, 2024


Safety issues 1. Engine shuts off while driving. No error codes. Starts again with key and drives fine. 2. Steering locks while driving - maneuvering a turn. Stopped the car. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on Everything works fine.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.