2
recalls
The Mercedes-Benz S400 has 2 recalls covering 5,958 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2012: 2
Units affected
5,958
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S400, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system14
- Engine6
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Unknown or other3
- Electronic stability control (esc)2
- Power train2
- Suspension2
- Complaints
- 23
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz S400 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,800 units
- Tires1 · 158 units
Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2012 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300, CL550, CL63, E350 and 4 more (2011-2012): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 12V557000 | Fire | 5,800 |
| Oct 3, 2011 | MERCEDES-BENZ S400, S550, S600, S63 and 1 more (2011-2012): TiresNo. 11V493000 | Fire | 158 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400. 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 S400 have?
2 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz S400, for 5,958 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz S400?
Electrical system: named in 14 of the 23 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S400, then engine (6). 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.