2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
29
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
27.6
Severity index
Severity index 27.6 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 44.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 10.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 10.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 10.3% |
| STEERING | 2 | 6.9% |
| TIRES | 2 | 6.9% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 6.9% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 6.9% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 13 of 29 complaints (44.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.