Electrical systemPart report
2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
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- 10160738Apr 11, 2019Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
- 10135604Mar 31, 2015Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550
Exterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550
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.
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