Model year
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2020. Under the matched names AMG S63, AMG S65, S 450, S 450 4MATIC, S 560, S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC COUPE, and S 560 E, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 9 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S 450 are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined and 53 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,150, 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 2020. 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 S65 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S 450 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| S 450 4MATIC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S 560 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| S 560 4MATIC | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| S 560 4MATIC COUPE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| S 560 E | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls for S 450
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
21V527000 · Jul 12, 2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG CLS53, E350, E450, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, 2020 S450, S560, G550, AMG GLC63, 2020-2021 GLC300, and AMG G63 vehicles. The side crash sensor connectors may come loose, which could delay the activation of…
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…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
Complaints for S 450
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, 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 S 450
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Cabriolet C 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Cabriolet C RWD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S450 · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| S450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| S560 Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S560 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| S560 · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| AMG S63 4matic Plus · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| S560 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| S560 4matic Maybach · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Maybach S650 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| AMG S65 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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