2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 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 engine of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550, 6% of the 16 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.
“B Camshaft position timing over-advanced or system performance Bank1 A Camshaft position timing over-advanced or system performance Bank 2 and Mercedes Benz didn't want to fix this problem and just wanted to change out the engine for 50 thousand dollars. the car is a 2017 w222 Mercedes Benz s550 s Class with a m278 engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11525746, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 11034064Jun 19, 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…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 11031608Jan 27, 2022Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (222 and 217 platforms)…
- 11031734Feb 21, 2020The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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