Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 0 recalls, 32 complaints.
0
Recalls
32
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | False warning message for right taillights/brake lights/signal light in rear lamp. |
| Dec 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car was in for recall Dec 7,2025 to Mercedes Benz of Rockville Centre service 110 Graham Avenue Hem... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Adaptive High Beam Assist function on vehicle with Multibeam LED headlights with Digital Light Syste... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | WHEELS | Three wheels had rim a total of eight cracks that lead to one tire unable to hold air. Loss of air ... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Excessive Tire failure on "AMG" 21 inch wheel and tires. Pirelli tires have replaced 4 tires in four... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | TIRES | I purchased this car as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Mercedes Benz in December 2024 with 14,00... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | WHEELS | I purchased this vehicle used at a dealer in Virginia. I drove it home to Chelsea Alabama, outside B... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | WHEELS | I’ve had to replace six tires due to blowouts from hitting small potholes, something I’ve never expe... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stall... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While on the freeway, going approximately 70 mph, the vehicles onboard cameras all failed and I got ... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH and atte... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | WHEELS | I have had one tire blow out after traveling over a moderate pot hole, and 3 other tires that have b... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Similar to recall campagn #2017020018 or 17V-078. My car may have a damaged steering column-mounted ... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,COMMUNICATION | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,COMMUNICATION | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Jan 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving on highway at about 50 mph when the brakes suddenly slammed on and brought car to a sudden, ... |
| Jan 11, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Issue: STARTER BATTERY Repetitive online and dashboard screen message notices stating, "BATTERY C... |