Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz S-Class have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest S-Class’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners’ Reviews.
Latest S-Class’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020 – 2023) – A 12V ground connection bolt
on 01/10/2023MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020-08-26 – 2023-03-22) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020 – 2021) – The voltage converter softwareon 03/08/2023
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020-07-15 – 2021-05-27) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020 – 2021) – The voltage converter softwareon 03/08/2023
MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (2020-07-06 – 2021-05-27) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board […]
Currently 5157 Recalls