
Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 2, 202626V638000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsA brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V638000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg S 63 E 4matic+, S 500 4matic, S 580 4matic, S 580 E 4matic. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 33 |
| Power train | 2 | 33 |
| Tires | 1 | 17 |
| Suspension | 1 | 17 |
| Wheels | 1 | 17 |
| Visibility | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 17 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names S-Class, S-Class Phev.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The control unit in my 2024 Mercedes 2580e triggers an increased number of system resets as part of fallback behavior.”
- Tires
“255/35R21 Unknown Bump on tire causing it to run flat.”
- Power train
“I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivability issue with my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580.”
Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years
- 20253 recalls2 complaints
- 20244 recalls5 complaints
- 202310 recalls10 complaints
- 202210 recalls46 complaints
- 202117 recalls34 complaints
- 20206 recalls9 complaints
All years: 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2024 C-Class3 recalls15 complaints
- 2024 E-Class5 recalls12 complaints
- 2024 Sprinter6 recalls18 complaints
- 2024 GLE-Class6 recalls52 complaints
- 2024 GLC-Class8 recalls31 complaints
- 2024 GLS-Class0 recalls19 complaints
- 2024 GLB-Class2 recalls6 complaints
- 2024 SL-Class3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 EQS4 recalls12 complaints
- 2024 EQE5 recalls20 complaints
- 2024 EQB2 recalls12 complaints
- 2024 CLE-Class4 recalls7 complaints
2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most recent, 26V638000 (reported October 2, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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