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Mercedes-Benz S63Model year report

2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
74,922miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 5.5L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,922 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter flange was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11608727, filed 2024-08, 105,000 miles

Brakes: “Hydraulic hose failed and sprayed fluid inside hood and engine. Abc malfunction light came on then within a few minutes car stop. Smoke and fumes causing difficulty breathing and eye irritation. Cost over $1600.00 on car having only 60,000 miles. 60,000 maintenance done less than 1 month prior. Additional damaged to tires as suspension dropped. Had to have it towed to dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11164983, filed 2019-01, 60,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire originated from the front of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized mercedes benz dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. ...updated 03/13/17 updated 08/17/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10938438, filed 2016-12, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,300 and 90,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5060%50–7520%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 74,922 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S63 AMG RWD5.5L 8-cyl7-speed automatic152218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S63

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011574,9222—18—Not enough data
2008564,0000—13—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz S63 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 (S63 AMG, 5.5L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,922 miles and the middle half falls between 68,300 and 90,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.