2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S 560 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560 recalls (1)
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Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
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 560 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 S 560 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 S 560 | 5 | 10 |
| 2018 S 560 | 13 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 560 model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.