2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 has 0 complaints and 36 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle system defects addressed through recalls rather than consumer complaints.

There are numerous recalls affecting various systems on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500. These recalls mainly involve electrical and fuel delivery components. The following summarizes key recall information.

• Electrical system fuses. Recall 24V115000 affects 31,848 vehicles. Certain 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing fuse failure. This failure can lead to sudden loss of drive power, loss of critical safety functions such as restraint systems or the instrument cluster, and increased fire risk. Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.
• Fuel pump shutdown risk. Recall 23V880000 impacts 79,676 vehicles from 2021-2024 model years including the S-Class. The fuel pump may shut down causing loss of drive power which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no charge. Notifications are being mailed in phases through December 2024.
• Fuel pump failure. Recall 23V445000 covers 143,551 vehicles including 2021-2023 S-Class models. The defect causes fuel pump shutdown resulting in loss of drive power and heightened crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 14, 2024.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection law could provide guidance on potential next steps.