2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We're on our fifth windshield, and I'm concerned that there is some sort of structural issue. We've lived in the same area for more than 10 years and have never had this problem with any of our other cars, SUVs, or trucks. Sometimes, it sounds like a piece of sand has hit the windshield, and BOOM...another cracked windshield, but it always cracks on the driver's side. This isn't normal. Also, settings don't save to our profiles, and the backup warning signal doesn't work dependably. We've had these things looked at several times by the dealership. They have no answers.”
NHTSA complaint #11592292, filed 2024-06“This is absolully manufacture design error, it might causing accident day and night to anyone who drive Mercedes Benz S-class what I see it, I had really nightmare in New York city when rainy night, because I can not see side mirror when I need see it, only I can get a refection on side mirror, especially rainy dark night in the city when street lights is reflected from air vent to side mirror and sun lights hit air vent and reflect to side mirror, this is great dangerous for anyone who has Mercedes Benz S-class, when reflection on to side mirror, PS: I could not put correct speed on your…”
NHTSA complaint #11543332, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlamp was intermittently strobing while driving. The contact also stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors were heavy. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side door stop features were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11455478, filed 2022-03, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V935000Dec 16, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC 2022
Related service bulletins
- 11037379Sep 18, 2026Dear Dealer Partners, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all…
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11037281Sep 5, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11035214Jul 21, 2026Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the…
- 11034983Jul 3, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11034536Jul 1, 2026Complaint General information on the operation of the PRE-SAFE® Impulse system: The PRE-SAFE® Side Impulse system is a preventive, i.e. pre-collision occupant protection system…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031555Apr 24, 2026Complaint Trunk lid lock may not unlock when the trunk lid handle (S88/8) is operated The trunk lid can still be opened using the following methods: • HFA (Hands-Free Access) •…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology