Mercedes-Benz S 450 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 450, across 3 model years (2018–2020). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes-Benz S 450 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S 450 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 S 450: 7 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2020 S 450: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 S 450: 3 complaints, 8 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz S 450 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz S 450 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 S 450 | 4 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 S 450 | 3 | 8 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2018 S 450 | 7 | 8 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz S 450 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (7), 2020 (4), 2019 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz S 450?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 450 have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.