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 seat belt extender that can fail to retract and may break in a crash, leaving an occupant without proper restraint.
The 2017 model year also has an electric power steering defect where a transistor in the steering control unit can overheat and cause the power steering assist to cut out without warning, making the vehicle significantly harder to steer. On the safety systems side, 2017 vehicles have a door latch that can appear locked but open unintentionally while driving, and a crash notification system that can transmit the wrong location to emergency responders after a collision. The 2017 model is also subject to a low-beam headlight alignment issue where lights can be pointed out of spec from the factory, reducing visibility at night.
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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.
