https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz S500. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:46:37 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2125981 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle stall - engine cut off - on highway at speed (50-55miles/hr) posing driver and passenger safety. No OBD error code or ECU error Similar incidents reported by Mercedes owners S500 model across USA As posted on Mercedes forums. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2125982 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle stall - engine cut off - on highway at speed (50-55miles/hr) posing driver and passenger safety. No OBD error code or ECU error Similar incidents reported by Mercedes owners S500 model across USA As posted on Mercedes forums. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2078657 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following pictures will again show the issues that I'm having while driving my 2022 S Class Mercedes, while using the cruise control on the Belt Parkway. It shows me stuck in traffic and, although I can only go 11 miles an hour while I’m stuck in traffic, the cruise control wants to push it to 80 mph, which is indeed VERY VERY DANGEROUS!! as you can well imagine. Also, as you can see in t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2078658 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following pictures will again show the issues that I'm having while driving my 2022 S Class Mercedes, while using the cruise control on the Belt Parkway. It shows me stuck in traffic and, although I can only go 11 miles an hour while I’m stuck in traffic, the cruise control wants to push it to 80 mph, which is indeed VERY VERY DANGEROUS!! as you can well imagine. Also, as you can see in t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2077687 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Here we go again, while driving on a side road with a 20 mph school speed limit, the cruise control wants to SPEED UP to 60 mph!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO REMEDY THIS BEFORE I’M INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2077688 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Here we go again, while driving on a side road with a 20 mph school speed limit, the cruise control wants to SPEED UP to 60 mph!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO REMEDY THIS BEFORE I’M INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2076274 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I leased my 2022 S 500, Mercedes Benz. on September 28, 2022 and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio and cruise control in the vehicle. All events are documented at the Rockville Centre, Long Island service center. I have made numerous complaints beginning in January of this year through emails and was assigned a case number with Mercedes Benz corporate which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2076275 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I leased my 2022 S 500, Mercedes Benz. on September 28, 2022 and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio and cruise control in the vehicle. All events are documented at the Rockville Centre, Long Island service center. I have made numerous complaints beginning in January of this year through emails and was assigned a case number with Mercedes Benz corporate which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2076276 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I leased my 2022 S 500, Mercedes Benz. on September 28, 2022 and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio and cruise control in the vehicle. All events are documented at the Rockville Centre, Long Island service center. I have made numerous complaints beginning in January of this year through emails and was assigned a case number with Mercedes Benz corporate which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2074563 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT as a loyal Mercedes Benz customer for the past 15 years, here I am writing to you for the fourth time since January 28th. of this year. My case number is [XXX]. I leased my 2022 S 500, VIN # [XXX] on [XXX] and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio in the vehicle. All events are documented with your Rockville Centre, Long Island service facility where the staff https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2074564 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT as a loyal Mercedes Benz customer for the past 15 years, here I am writing to you for the fourth time since January 28th. of this year. My case number is [XXX]. I leased my 2022 S 500, VIN # [XXX] on [XXX] and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio in the vehicle. All events are documented with your Rockville Centre, Long Island service facility where the staff https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2074565 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT as a loyal Mercedes Benz customer for the past 15 years, here I am writing to you for the fourth time since January 28th. of this year. My case number is [XXX]. I leased my 2022 S 500, VIN # [XXX] on [XXX] and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio in the vehicle. All events are documented with your Rockville Centre, Long Island service facility where the staff https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#recall-25V116000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-s-500-2022 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#recall-25V116000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-s-500-2021 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2057983 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2057984 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2045510 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalls until the contact engages the vehicle in sport mode. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was relating the failure to  NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V704000 (ENGINE AN https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2042874 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Headunit goes offline blank screen and limits controls back up camera defrost and temperature controls https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2042875 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Headunit goes offline blank screen and limits controls back up camera defrost and temperature controls https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#recall-24V807000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-s-500-2021 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2024921 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car slams on the brakes for no reason. phantom braking. i have been tailgated because cars behind me - particularly on tye highway - think i’ve brake checked them (but it was the care slamming on the brakes). the door handles don’t open/deploy reliably. sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. the touch screens are incredibly dangerous - especially when the system freezes or doesn’t work https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2024922 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car slams on the brakes for no reason. phantom braking. i have been tailgated because cars behind me - particularly on tye highway - think i’ve brake checked them (but it was the care slamming on the brakes). the door handles don’t open/deploy reliably. sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. the touch screens are incredibly dangerous - especially when the system freezes or doesn’t work https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2024923 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car slams on the brakes for no reason. phantom braking. i have been tailgated because cars behind me - particularly on tye highway - think i’ve brake checked them (but it was the care slamming on the brakes). the door handles don’t open/deploy reliably. sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. the touch screens are incredibly dangerous - especially when the system freezes or doesn’t work https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2024167 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Safety issues 1. Engine shuts off while driving. No error codes. Starts again with key and drives fine. 2. Steering locks while driving - maneuvering a turn. Stopped the car. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on Everything works fine. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2024168 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Safety issues 1. Engine shuts off while driving. No error codes. Starts again with key and drives fine. 2. Steering locks while driving - maneuvering a turn. Stopped the car. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on Everything works fine. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2011023 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT I have the 2022 S 500 with 21 inch mag spoke rims with Pirelli 255/35R21 tires on it which comes stock from Mercedes Benz. I have now been in almost 15 tires repair claims and 3 rim replacements because of how poorly Mercedes designed the rims then put a tire soon the car that cannot handle the weight of the car. I hit a pot hole and my whole tire blew out almost causing a severe crash. this is ag https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2011025 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT I have the 2022 S 500 with 21 inch mag spoke rims with Pirelli 255/35R21 tires on it which comes stock from Mercedes Benz. I have now been in almost 15 tires repair claims and 3 rim replacements because of how poorly Mercedes designed the rims then put a tire soon the car that cannot handle the weight of the car. I hit a pot hole and my whole tire blew out almost causing a severe crash. this is ag https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2007866 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Emergency stop assist https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2007867 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Emergency stop assist https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-s500#complaint-2007868 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Emergency stop assist