MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550

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2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:34:57.584Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz S550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2010: 15 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 2015: 41 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017
2015: 41 complaints
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YearComplaints
201015
20118
20125
20137
201424
201541
201615
201716

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ S550. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180301

Driver rear seatbelt is fully extended and won’t retract. A quick google search shows that this is a common problem with this model.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231010

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
WHEELS 10%

10% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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2015 MERCEDES BENZ S-550. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE ACCIDENT. *SMD *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20180328

NEW VEHICLE (FROM MERCEDES OF ENCINO) WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A TEST DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150311

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ S550. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180301

NEW VEHICLE (FROM MERCEDES OF ENCINO) WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A TEST DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150311

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171013 — steering

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 16V899000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210108 — PE (closed 20211014)

Front Roof Panel Detachment

R 20210903 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

Campaign 21V197000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240322 — structure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

Campaign 23V854000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V899000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V197000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V854000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.