2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being faulty 80-amp fuses that can fail without warning, cutting drive power or disabling critical systems like the airbags and instrument cluster.

The fuse defect is particularly broad in its potential consequences: a blown fuse can leave the driver without speedometer or warning light information at the same moment restraint systems become unavailable, which raises crash and injury risk significantly. The remaining two recalls both involve the fuel pump, which can shut down while the vehicle is in motion. When the fuel pump stops delivering fuel, the engine loses power and the car slows unexpectedly, with no ability to accelerate, which can catch other drivers off guard and create a collision risk. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the fuel pump issue, which is why it appears under more than one filing. All three recalls carry the same severity rating, reflecting that each poses a real risk of a crash or injury under normal driving conditions.