This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550e.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550e has 4 recalls, the most serious being two hybrid-system issues: after running in electric mode the fuel pump can fail to restart the gasoline engine and stall the car, and a separate issue can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into park while the vehicle is moving.
A structural recall covers certain vehicles where the front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may not have been correctly bonded during a prior repair, allowing it to detach from the car and become a hazard on the road. The fourth recall involves the emergency call system, where a software fault can cause it to report an incorrect date, time, and location during an emergency, which may delay first responders reaching the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage onboard charger may not work to specification. The external charging cable function might fail, and the charger might incorrectly detect a charging cable while the vehicle is being driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the onboard charger at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
After driving in electric mode, the fuel pump may not deliver enough fuel to restart the gasoline engine, causing the vehicle to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the fuel system control unit software at no cost to restore proper fuel pump operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
