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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 Safety Overview

The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:body:roof and pillars
  • Communication
  • Electrical system:software

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MERCEDES-BENZ S550 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 23V854000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, an...

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V854000: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/15/2023
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 21V197000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG,...

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V197000: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/19/2021
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 21V072000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 ...

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 21V072000: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/12/2021
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 21V058000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, ...

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V058000: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/5/2021
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 19V787000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V787000: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2019
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 17V816000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GL...

If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V816000: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/18/2017
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 17V714000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabri...

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V714000: If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/14/2017
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 17V251000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coup...

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V251000: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/11/2017
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 16V829000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG C...

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 16V829000: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/16/2016
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 16V760000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 A...

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V760000: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/20/2016

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.