Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, across 4 model years (2022–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is forward collision avoidance.
Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S 500 4MATIC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 S 500 4MATIC: 21 complaints, 9 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 500 4MATIC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S 500 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 S 500 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 S 500 4MATIC | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 S 500 4MATIC | 21 | 9 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (21). 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 500 4MATIC?
Forward Collision Avoidance, with 8 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.