11
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz S Class has 11 recalls covering 210,958 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 2001: 5
Units affected
211K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz S Class by component
- Electrical system3 · 120K units
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 17K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 149 units
- Equipment1 · 7,100 units
- Fuel system, diesel1 · 6,872 units
- Interior lighting1 · 37K units
- Suspension1 · 20K units
- Visibility1 · 3,400 units
Mercedes-Benz S Class recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S Class have?
11 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz S Class, for 210,958 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz S Class?
Electrical system: named in 113 of the 271 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S Class, then suspension (57). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.