Mercedes-Benz S-Class: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows48
model years2010–2022 (8)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2022 · 2021 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2022s-class-2022-21in-tire-blowout21-inch low-profile tire blowouts and sidewall failuresTIRES102022-02 → 2026-07442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-phantom-braking-aebsAutomatic emergency braking uninstructed activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING62022-07 → 2025-11442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-adaptive-cruise-speedAdaptive cruise control unintended acceleration and speed errorsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52022-11 → 2025-03442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-fuel-system-stallFuel system failure and engine stall under recall 23V445000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62023-07 → 2023-12442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-electrical-system-failuresElectrical system failures including battery, display, and warning lightsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER62022-12 → 2026-01442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-parking-brake-seizureParking brake seizure after extended parked periodFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES22024-11 → 2026-01442026-08-20
2022s-class-2022-engine-camshaft-wiringEngine camshaft and wiring harness failures with check engine lightENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42023-05 → 2025-09442026-08-20
2021s580-2021-wheel-rim-tire-failure21-inch wheel rim cracking and tire blowoutsWHEELS92022-07 → 2026-01332026-08-21
2021s580-2021-recall-parts-unavailableRecall repair delays due to unavailable partsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82021-12 → 2026-02332026-08-21
2021s580-2021-camera-adas-unavailableForward camera and ADAS system unavailabilityLANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL42024-04 → 2025-01332026-08-21
2021s580-2021-electrical-battery-drain12V battery drain and electrical system warningsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42021-11 → 2022-07332026-08-21
2021s580-2021-fca-unintended-brakingForward collision avoidance unintended brake activationSERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING32021-12 → 2023-08332026-08-21
2021s580-2021-speed-control-unintendedCruise control unintended speed changesPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL22021-11 → 2022-01332026-08-21
2018s-class-2018-steering-malfunction-recallSteering malfunction warning and unresolved recallSTEERING32019-04 → 2023-05292026-09-01
2018s-class-2018-engine-misfire-power-lossEngine misfire and power loss with shakingENGINE52021-10 → 2025-06292026-09-01
2018s-class-2018-fuel-odor-cabinFuel odor present in or around the vehicleFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22021-03 → 2022-10292026-09-01
2018s-class-2018-communication-recall-parts-unavailableCommunication system recall repair parts unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION22021-06 → 2021-07292026-09-01
2018s-class-2018-brake-failure-no-responseBrakes failing to respond or decelerateSERVICE BRAKES22020-08 → 2023-03292026-09-01
2018s-class-2018-forward-collision-false-brakeForward collision system braking with no threat presentFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32017-12 → 2023-12292026-09-01
2017mb-s-class-2017-windshield-crackingWindshield glass cracking and distortionVISIBILITY32017-06 → 2020-01222026-09-02
2017mb-s-class-2017-sunroof-panel-detachPanoramic sunroof and roof panel detachmentSTRUCTURE22022-06 → 2022-06222026-09-02
2017mb-s-class-2017-fuel-tank-failureFuel tank and fuel pump failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22024-04 → 2024-06222026-09-02
2017mb-s-class-2017-dash-airbag-separationDashboard leather separation near airbag panelAIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32022-09 → 2025-06222026-09-02
2017mb-s-class-2017-power-steering-failurePower steering failure and rack damageSTEERING32017-05 → 2025-07222026-09-02
2017mb-s-class-2017-engine-stall-electricalEngine stall and electrical shutdown while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM32017-06 → 2021-11222026-09-02
2016s-class-2016-panoramic-sunroof-crackPanoramic sunroof cracking or shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER52019-06 → 2022-02292026-09-01
2016s-class-2016-windshield-spontaneous-crackWindshield cracking with no point of impactVISIBILITY/WIPER22018-02 → 2020-06292026-09-01
2016s-class-2016-wheel-rim-crackingWheel rims cracking without impactWHEELS22020-11 → 2024-05292026-09-01
2016s-class-2016-tire-blowoutRun-flat tire sidewall blowoutTIRES22024-05 → 2025-06292026-09-01
2016s-class-2016-steering-lockoutPower steering deactivating or seizing while drivingSTEERING22022-03 → 2025-10292026-09-01
2015s-class-2015-panoramic-roof-glass-failurePanoramic roof glass cracking or shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER92015-05 to 2025-04512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-rear-seat-belt-retractionRear seat belt fails to retractSEAT BELTS62016-08 to 2025-03512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-wheel-rim-crackingWheel rim crackingWHEELS42016-10 to 2019-06512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-power-steering-assist-lossPower steering assist lossSTEERING42020-06 to 2026-01512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-air-bag-non-deployment-crashAir bags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS42015-03 to 2020-08512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-door-opens-while-lockedDoor opens while indicated lockedSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32017-07 to 2024-05512026-08-29
2015s-class-2015-vehicle-fireVehicle fire during operationELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32020-04 to 2023-03512026-08-29
2014s-class-2014-brake-pad-failureBrake pad corrosion and improper installationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22016-02 → 2024-08252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-steering-malfunctionsSteering system malfunctionsSTEERING32016-02 → 2021-11252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof shatters while drivingVISIBILITY22017-10 → 2020-08252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-wheel-tire-failureWheel and tire structural failure at speedWHEELS22015-08 → 2018-12252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-mirror-tilt-failurePassenger mirror fails to return from reverse tiltUNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER22015-06 → 2015-07252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-seatbelt-retractor-failureRear seat belt fails to retractSEAT BELTS22023-10 → 2025-10252026-09-07
2014s-class-2014-airbag-non-deploymentFrontal air bags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS22014-03 → 2019-09252026-09-07
2010mb-s-class-2010-airmatic-suspension-collapseAir suspension strut failure or collapseSUSPENSION42016-01 → 2022-08342026-09-10
2010mb-s-class-2010-fuel-tank-leak-odorFuel leak or odor from fuel delivery systemFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72018-10 → 2026-09342026-09-10
2010mb-s-class-2010-hybrid-power-module-stallHybrid power electronics module stall or no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM92015-08 → 2021-01342026-09-10
2010mb-s-class-2010-steering-column-lockupSteering column fracture or lockupSTEERING52011-03 → 2015-10342026-09-10

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz S-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/s-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_s_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz S-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/s-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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