2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls

Most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Engine	2
Suspension	1
Wheels	1
Hybrid Propulsion System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2023-06-01, Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought a 2011 MB S400 last year. Everything was good till 3 months ago. I smelled a very bad gas leak one day and it gets worse after I fuel my thank. Nobody wants to seat my car after I buy a gas. I realized there is a gas on my driveway under my passenger seat. When I googled it, there is a recall for MB W221 for 2011 models because of the Fuel Filter parts problem. It's not designed for the heat. Somehow, some 2011 s are not part of this recall, and MB doesn't stand on their car even have the same problem. I removed the back seat and everywhere was gasoline because of the crooked fuel filter part. Protective layer was in so many pieces because of the heat. When I wrote the MB, they refu

2021-03-25, Hybrid Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE HYBRID BATTERY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA (4400 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614, (813)543-8419) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER ELECTRONIC MODULE FOR THE HYBRID SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

2018-11-28, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FLASHING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RELATED TO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. A SECOND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (PARK PLACE MOTORCARS MERCEDES-BENZ ARLINGTON, 4201 BELTWAY PL, ARLINGTON, TX 76018, 817-807-4800) DIAGNOSED THAT OIL LEAKED INTO A MODULE AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

2018-09-13, Suspension
'TAKATA RECALL' MY AIR SUSPENSION WONT MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIR TO KEEP THE AIR SUSPENSION INITS PROPER PLACEWHEN PARKED. ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORS IS VERY ERATIC AND DONT DISPLAY TIRE PRESSURE LIKE ITS SUPPOSE TOO WHILE DRIVNG LOCALLY AND ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR ONLY HAVE 65000 MILES ON IT AND I DIDNT EXPECT THESE PROBLEMS FROM A 2011 MERCEDES WITH LOW MILES.

2018-04-20, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA (4400 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TSB NUMBER: 10050865 (ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONDITIONING), BUT THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED PER THE SERVICE BULLETIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400: Fuel System, Gasoline; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.