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2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 20,339 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V116000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Communication

A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 21 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V807000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,530 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V493000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 242,722 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V365000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V214000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 9,156 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V167000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,311 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V789000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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