2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Redundant S550E years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 43% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 19,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 19,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E recalls (1)
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Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the air condition system activated, there was hot air blowing out of the vents. The contact stated that the hot air was blowing out of the vents and the floorboard was soiled with water…
I purchased a lavish s550 and over time i started smelling gas in the cabin. I didn't think too much about it until the smell became more pungent. I go online to do some research and find out some of the cars had faulty fuel pumps which leak into the backseat. Not only does it leak but the vapors…
On 8/29/17 around 11:20 - 11:30am, i was driving on n270 just off from hov lane from s495 near montrose exit(little bit before), some metallic round wheel type with sharp edges around flew over from s270. I tried to avoid it by swerve my car but it must have landed below my car and scratched…
Vehicle fails to go in park after driving on the street and arriving at the grocery store.
My s550e trunk can remain unlocked and sometimes refuse to lock - resulting in compromising the security of the vehicle. There is something wrong in the state machine to lock the trunk. If the vehicle is in a locked state and the remote is used to lock the truck - it fails to do so.
Other Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Mercedes Benz Redundant S550E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Redundant S550E model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.