Model year
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2011. Under the matched names S400, S550, S600, S63, and S65, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 19 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S550 are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 81 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 48 complaints
- 2003 28 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 66 complaints
- 2008 24 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 25 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 29 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2011. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| S400 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| S550 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| S600 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S63 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| S65 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for S550
12V557000 · Dec 3, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the…
11V493000 · Oct 3, 2011
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the…
Complaints for S550
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for S550
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S550 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S550 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| S400 Hybrid · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| S600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| S63 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S65 AMG · 6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.