2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and structural components as reflected in the recall data.
Eleven recalls affect this model involving different systems and components. These recalls address potential defects in structural bonding, steering, and communication systems among others.
Recalls- Roof panel bonding. (Recall 23V854000, 2976 vehicles) The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may detach due to improper bonding from prior repairs. Detached panels pose a road hazard and risk of crash. Dealers will replace the front panel free of charge. Owner notifications began March 2024 and August 2024.
- Roof panel bonding expansion. (Recall 21V197000, 15096 vehicles) Similar defect involving adhesive bonding deterioration of the front roof panel in certain 2016 S600 and other models with panoramic sunroofs. The panel could detach and become a road hazard. Dealers will remove and replace the panel at no cost. Notifications mailed in 2021.
- Electric power steering control. (Recall 16V899000, 70 vehicles) Soldered contacts in the electronic power steering control unit may fail. Loss of power steering assist may occur while driving, increasing the risk of crash. Potential risk of fire exists if pin contact resistance increases. Dealers will replace the control unit free of charge. Recall began in 2017.
- Emergency call system software. (Recall 19V787000, 24226 vehicles) Software may cause incorrect date and time in the emergency call system, potentially relaying inaccurate vehicle location. This may delay emergency response in a crash. Dealers will perform an over-the-air software update or update communication module software free of charge. Recall began in 2019.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law. Addressing persistent defects and recall compliance may require legal consultation in certain cases.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
42368
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600
2976 vehicles affected
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 bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600
15096 vehicles affected
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 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600
24226 vehicles affected
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 of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600
70 vehicles affected
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 August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
Risk: If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Complaints
No complaints found.