Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 14 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint. |
| May 1, 2021 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that the instrument cluster had start... |
| Aug 28, 2020 | INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED UPON START-UP, THE INSTRUMENT CLU... |
| Mar 4, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 06V028000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE DASH BOARD DOES NOT ILLUMINATE... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS... |
| Sep 22, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT DARK WHILE DRIVING. SUBSEQUENTLY, FLICKERED ON MOMETARILY A FEW TIMES, NOW ... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE... |
| Jul 12, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MERCEDES BENZ HAS LISTED A RECALL ON ALL W220 MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES. THE RECALL WAS ABOUT THE INSTR... |
| Oct 23, 2006 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PU... |
| Oct 10, 2006 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | INSTANT FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CLUSTER UNDER RECALL #06V028000. WAS CHARGED BY DEALERSHIP. S... |
| Oct 5, 2006 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS FAILED, NO ILLUMINATION. I CAN NOT SEE MY GAUGES. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AN... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | XENON HEADLAMPS BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS. THEY SHOULD BE BANNED !!!!*AK |
| Jan 1, 1970 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THESE NEW HEADLIGHTS ON NEW IMPORT CARS BLIND ME AT NIGHT. APPROACHING FROM AHEAD OF FROM THE REAR.... |