2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2% of the 41 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz S550. While approaching other vehicles, the distronic plus system failed to measure the correct distance to make a stop or reduce speed. The contact informed the dealer of the safety concern, but no action was taken. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10629363, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
- 10158365Oct 25, 2017Reversing camera nonfunctional on vehicles with code 805 YoM 14/1 (MY15)
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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