2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400.

Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2025-05-07, Electrical System
-Combustion engine sporadically fails to start. -Combustion engine can no longer be started. -Start/Stop function is sporadically unavailable (READY displayed in yellow in instrument cluster). -Start/Stop function fails to function properly in dangerous road conditions - e.g., when pulling into an intersection, in stop & go traffic, when proceeding at a stop light, etc. -This is the second time this major incident has occurred; this was repaired in December 2020 under manufacturer warranty. The Power Electronics (Electric Motor) Control Unit was replaced. It is clear this is a recurring failure affecting this vehicle. ***Campaign No. 2012080004, November 2012 addresses this exact issue -

2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.

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