2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S400 years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400. That ranks 3rd out of 4 S400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Power Train1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

-Combustion engine sporadically fails to start. -Combustion engine can no longer be started. -Start/Stop function is sporadically unavailable (READY displayed in yellow in instrument cluster). -Start/Stop function fails to function properly in dangerous road conditions - e.g., when pulling into an…

Electrical System · received May 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11659547

Other Mercedes-Benz S400 years

← 2012 S400

YearComplaintsRecalls
201310
2012 S40012
2011 S40052
2010 S400160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S400 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.