2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“There is an active recall on the 2015 Mercedes S550 for the Front Stationary Sunroof panel however my vehicle is not part of the recall due to the Vin#. Regardless the Front Stationary Sunroof Panel on my vehicle has failed and risks coming off while driving which could come into impact with another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11579792, filed 2024-03“My wife was driving my 2015 mercedes benz s-550 on the 14th of august, 2019. She had stopped at a red light and when it turned green crossed a 6 lane intersection. She was moving through the intersection when she was hit by a vw passet who ran the red light at an estimated 40 to 50 MPH. The passet hit dead center on the b pillar between the doors on the passenger side of the mercedes. All air curtains and a rear seat air bag deployed on the unoccupied passenger side of the car, none deployed to protect driver's head abeam the b pillar.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298177, filed 2020-01“Roof panel between windshield and panoramic sunroof has developed fine hairline fractures on the polycarbonate panel. Why wasn't my vehicle included in recall 21V-197? Thanks for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #11653399, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was operated on the highway, another driver lost control of the vehicle and almost caused a side impact accident. The contact pulled the vehicle into the median. When the vehicle was driven back over to the highway, the force caused the contact's wife to hit the door and it opened. The contact was able to bring to the vehicle to the side of the road and get the door closed. The vehicle was taken to the smail mercedes where it was diagnosed that failure was inherent to german vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006490, filed 2017-07, 4,500 milesRelated recalls
- 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S550 2014–2017, CLA250 2014–2019, C300 2015–2020 +19 more
- 21V197000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S550 2014–2017, AMG S63 2014–2020, CLA250 2014–2019 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
- 11013192Jan 24, 2025Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10167522Mar 4, 2014Gap between cap and outside door handle is wedge shaped on driver door
- 10167520Mar 4, 2014Wind noises at the front door above 70 MPH.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
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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