5 recalls across 1 model year
The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG has 5 recalls, all affecting the 2017 model year, with the most serious being a power steering defect where an overheating transistor in the steering control unit can disable electric power assist without warning, making the vehicle significantly harder to steer.
A separate 2017 recall covers seat belt extenders that may fail to retract properly or break in a crash, leaving the occupant without adequate restraint. There is also a door latch issue on 2017 models where a door that appears locked can swing open unexpectedly. On the visibility side, low-beam headlights on certain 2017 vehicles may be misaimed from the factory, reducing the driver's ability to see the road ahead at night. Rounding out the five recalls, the automatic crash notification system on 2017 models can malfunction and send emergency responders to the wrong location after a collision.
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Top 5 of 5 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ S65 AMG
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Electronics | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
