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MERCEDES-BENZ S560

25 NHTSA complaints and 13 safety recalls across model years 2018–2019.

Complaints
25
Recalls
13
Model years
2

The MERCEDES-BENZS560 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 25 consumer safety complaints and 13 recall campaigns across 2 model years (2018–2019). That averages roughly 13 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 15 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
201910
201815

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

4
’19
2
’20
16
’21
3
’22

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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Compare MERCEDES-BENZS560 to Similar Vehicles

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NHTSA Investigations

DP23003Defect PetitionClosed2023-07-25

Malfunction Indicator Light / No-Start

DP22002Defect PetitionClosed2022-09-12

C300 Wrist-pin allegation

PE21019Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-08-02

Vehicle Rolls Away While in Park

PE21001Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-01-08

Front Roof Panel Detachment

DP20004Defect PetitionClosed2020-04-24

Rear brake line failure

AQ18004Audit QueryClosed2018-10-22

Recall Administration Concerns

PE18002Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-03-13

Low Pressure Fuel Supply Hose Leak

EA17003Engineering AnalysisClosed2017-09-01

Engine Compartment Fire

PE10017Preliminary EvaluationClosed2010-05-14

Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance

RQ08002Recall QueryClosed2008-03-11

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK

View all 15 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MERCEDES-BENZ S560?▼
The MERCEDES-BENZ S560 has received 25 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2018 to 2019, with 13 recalls. That averages about 13 complaints per model year.
What years of MERCEDES-BENZ S560 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MERCEDES-BENZ S560 from 2018 to 2019 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MERCEDES-BENZ S560 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MERCEDES-BENZ S560 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MERCEDES-BENZ S560 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MERCEDES-BENZ S560 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MERCEDES-BENZ S560 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MERCEDES-BENZ S560 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.