7 recalls across 2 model years
The Mercedes-Benz S550e has 7 recalls covering 2015 and 2017 model years, with the most serious being a 2015 fuel pump defect where driving in electric mode can leave the pump unable to restart the gasoline engine, stalling the vehicle in traffic.
The 2015 model year also has a software issue where the hybrid system can misread the charging cable status and unexpectedly shift the vehicle into park while moving at low speed. A separate 2015 concern involves the front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof, which can detach from the body if it was not correctly bonded during a prior repair, sending the panel into traffic. There is also a 2015 software fault in the emergency call system that causes it to report an incorrect date, time, and vehicle location to emergency responders after a crash.
On 2017 models, a transistor in the electric power steering control unit can overheat and disable power steering assist without warning, making the steering noticeably heavier and harder to control. The 2017 model year also has a door latch that can appear locked but release unexpectedly, allowing a door to open while driving. A second 2017 emergency call system issue can send responders to the wrong location following a crash.
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Top 5 of 5 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ S550E
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Electronics | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 2 | 29% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 14% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
