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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component34
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 21 |
| Suspension | 7 | 21 |
| Steering | 6 | 18 |
| Engine | 3 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 6 |
| Equipment | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel smell in vehicle. Upon investigation found fuel pump flange cracked and leaking fuel. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. No warning lamps illuminated.”
- Suspension
“Fualty drive shaft problem”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that after refueling, there was abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.”
Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2010 C-Class6 recalls472 complaints
- 2010 E-Class5 recalls257 complaints
- 2010 Sprinter7 recalls19 complaints
- 2010 CLS-Class3 recalls1 complaint
- 2010 GLK-Class5 recalls241 complaints
- 2010 M-Class3 recalls110 complaints
- 2010 GL-Class3 recalls62 complaints
- 2010 R-Class3 recalls13 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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