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recalls
The Mercedes-Benz S550 has 15 recalls covering 1.36 million vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (11). Owners filed 5 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; unknown or other is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
15
Most for 2017: 11
Units affected
1.36M
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
5
-66.7% 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 S550, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
5 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other31
- Electrical system26
- Suspension24
- Steering21
- Engine20
- Power train20
- Fuel/propulsion system17
- Complaints
- 206
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 7
- People injured
- 12
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercedes-Benz S550 by component
- Seat belts3 · 14K units
- Communication2 · 24K units
- Electrical system2 · 1.29M units
- Steering2 · 142 units
- Structure2 · 18K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 996 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,800 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 8,700 units
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Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S550. 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 S550 have?
15 recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz S550, for 1.36 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercedes-Benz S550?
Unknown or other: named in 31 of the 206 safety complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S550, then electrical system (26). 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.