2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
100.0
Severity index
Severity index 100.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 41.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 25.0% |
| TIRES | 3 | 25.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 16.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 8.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 8.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 5 of 12 complaints (41.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
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.