2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 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.
“The steering column went bad. It started making noise, but not warning lights came on. If I had continued to drive it, it probably would have crashed. The car only had approximately 22,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11327375, filed 2020-06, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while parking the vehicle he noticed that the power steering malfunction light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that he waited and then restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11460454, filed 2022-04, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V899000Dec 14, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S550 2014–2015, E350 2014–2016, SL550 2013–2015 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 11019747Jun 9, 2025Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when…
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 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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