2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S550 4MATIC years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC. That is the most of any S550 4MATIC model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 75 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC 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 | 6 | 55% | 75 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% | 40 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 18% | 25,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 18% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 50 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 10,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
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.
I got this certified car from Mercedes Benz dealer. I have driven it sparingly for less than 10K miles without really any hitting any bumps or potholes . After a recent service [XXX] 2024 at a MB dealer, I was told that 2 wheels were cracked 1 front & 1 back . I took it to another MB dealer (MB…
I have now experienced cracks on three separate tire rims. The car has less than 41,000 miles.the tires are low profile, run flat tires and the rims appear to be aluminum and faulty.
2016 mercedes cls550... I bought this car used and i've had it for about 6 months. I've already had a seizure in the car and was found slumped over by florida highway patrol at a dead stop with the car running and the air on and i woke up in the hospital. Something is wrong with the air conditioner…
Heard a loud bang while driving down the highway and didn't know what it was until returning home and looked up and saw the rigid crack from front to the back on the panoramic glass. There are no indications of debris hitting the glass as there are no chips.
Vehicle's front windshield spontaneously cracked overnight while vehicle as parked in a locked private garage. Crack originates at top of windshield frame where body torques the glass and continues through advanced driver assistance systems, ending up in driver's line-of-sight. No visible point of…
Other Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC years
← 2015 S550 4MATIC · 2017 S550 4MATIC →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 S550 4MATIC | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 S550 4MATIC | 6 | 2 |
See all Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC problems by year, every Mercedes-Benz model, or the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S550 4MATIC model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.