CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked
A steering control unit in these vehicles may have improperly soldered contacts that can lose connection.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 problems
Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
I loss my electric steering assist!!! Takes 2 gorillas to turn the wheel i was able to stop without crashing into anything
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. There was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine, and the brakes squeaked while turning. While refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed and felt loose, and the vehicle hesitated while coming to a stop. The vehicle was restarted and taken to a local dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. Several local independent mechan
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the message "Front Drivers Air Bag Malfunction - Service Required" displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V177000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Brought my vehicle to my mechanic because of noise that recently appeared in my car. To my surprise the mechanic stated that my engine is completely failing and would require an entire new engine. I purchased this car less than two years ago with an estimated 79,000 miles. Vehicle currently has an estimated 112,000 miles. Never missed a service interval for the vehicle. Now several components of the engine are completely failing.
Roof panel between windshield and panoramic sunroof has developed fine hairline fractures on the polycarbonate panel. Why wasn't my vehicle included in recall 21V-197? Thanks for your time.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 questions
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Steering assist may cut out; fire risk when parked. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Unknown Or Other (7), Structure (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 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.