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Model year 2016 · Mercedes-Benz

2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most recent was reported on December 15, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG S63, AMG S63 4MATIC, AMG S65, S550, S550 4MATIC, S600, S63.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V854000December 15, 2023Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
21V197000March 19, 2021Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
16V899000December 14, 2016Steering › Electric Power Assist System
16V829000November 16, 2016Seat Belts
16V760000October 20, 2016Exterior Lighting › Headlights
15V652000October 14, 2015Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Structure (2) · Communication (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V854000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2023
Owner notification
March 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,976 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S63, S550, S600

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V854000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V197000Manufacturer no. 2021070010

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
March 19, 2021
Owner notification
September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
15,096 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S63, S550, S600

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Safety risk

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V197000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S65, S550, S550 4MATIC, S600, S63

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V899000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
December 14, 2016
Owner notification
October 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
70 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
August 23, 2012 – August 14, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
S600

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.

Safety risk

If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V899000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V829000Manufacturer no. 2016110006

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 16, 2016
Owner notification
December 16, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
672 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
June 29, 2015 – March 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S63, AMG S65, S550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V829000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V760000Manufacturer no. 2016100004

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
October 20, 2016
Owner notification
December 2, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
996 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
September 3, 2015 – February 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S63, AMG S65, S550

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V760000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V652000Manufacturer no. 2015100003

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
October 14, 2015
Owner notification
December 2, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,177 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
May 14, 2013 – September 18, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S63 4MATIC

Components: Electrical System › Software; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.

Safety risk

The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V652000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 18, 2023.