2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S 500 4MATIC years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC recalls (2)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componentsOct 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V638000 · 30,064 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersMay 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V255000 · 443 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Risk: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 S 500 4MATIC01
2024 S 500 4MATIC01
202302
2022 S 500 4MATIC219

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 500 4MATIC model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.