Model year
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2015. Under the matched names AMG S63, AMG S63 4MATIC, AMG S65, S500E, S550, S550 4MATIC, S550E, S600, and S63, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 51 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S550 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), SEAT BELTS (6), STRUCTURE:BODY (5). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–26 mpg combined and 59 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$5,500, 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 2015. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG S63 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| AMG S63 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| AMG S65 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| S500E | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| S550 | 5 | 41 | 1 |
| S550 4MATIC | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| S550E | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| S600 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| S63 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for S550
23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been…
21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
17V177000 · Mar 14, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic,…
16V899000 · Dec 14, 2016
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to…
Complaints for S550
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 3, injury field 7, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21001 | Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid 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 · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| S63 AMG 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S550 4matic · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| S600 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S65 AMG · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| S550 4matic Coupe · 4.7L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| S63 AMG 4matic Coupe · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S65 AMG Coupe · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| S550e · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 24 | 30 | 26 | 59.0 | 450 | $3,150 |
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