MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550

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2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:59:53.662Z

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
41
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 2015: 41 complaints 2015 41 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017
2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 2015: 41 complaints 2015 41 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017
2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 24 complaints 2014 2015: 41 complaints 2015 41 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 16 complaints 2017

2015: 41 complaints

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YearComplaints
201016
20119
20125
20137
201424
201541
201615
201716

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-03-01

Also filed under Air bags

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, 2023-10-10

Structure

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

Wheels

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

Electrical system

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE
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2015 Mercedes Benz s-550. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle security systems mechanical and electrical failure accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-28

New vehicle (From mercedes of encino) was being driven in a test drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-11

Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control

Air bags

10% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2017-04-21Air bags, electrical system17V177000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-10-13Steering16V899000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 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.

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    2021-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-10-14 Front Roof Panel Detachment
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    2021-09-03Structure21V197000 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.

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    2024-03-22Structure23V854000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 16V899000 · Steering
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V197000 · Structure
  • Recall 23V854000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.