Model year record

2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V638000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
30,064
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-02

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V116000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
20,339
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-24
Owners notified
2025-04-25

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V880000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
79,676
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-21
Owners notified
2024-02-23

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V445000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
143,551
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-26
Owners notified
2023-09-29

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V935000

Structure: interior panels: dashboard

Component
Structure: interior panels: dashboard
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-16
Owners notified
2023-01-20

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace a portion of the dashboard, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010001.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V194000

Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket

Component
Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-28
Owners notified
2022-04-08

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V189000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,396
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-25
Owners notified
2022-05-09

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V00J000

Communication: auto crash notification

Component
Communication: auto crash notification
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,239
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-27
Owners notified
2022-02-23

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V931000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
227
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-29
Owners notified
2022-01-25

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

Safety risk

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system62,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking34,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline312,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Service brakes2—
Structure: body2—
Tires22,000 mi
Air bags1—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Communication12,000 mi
Engine1—
Exterior lighting: headlights12,000 mi
Power train1—
Structure: body: door12,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels1—

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.