Mercedes-Benz S 500

This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

  • STEERING:COLUMNUS

    Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSUS

    Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSUS

    A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARUS

    Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARDUS

    Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.

  • COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKETUS

    A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Canada

No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.