Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC (2022–2022) that have at least 5 complaints. 2022 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is forward collision avoidance (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All S 500 4MATIC model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Forward collision avoidance8 28%
• Electrical system6 21%
• Vehicle speed control3 10%
• Body and structure3 10%
• Fuel system3 10%
• Tires2 6.9%
• Other or unknown2 6.9%
• Brakes2 6.9%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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