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2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500

8 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 soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 79,676 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

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

Free repair · 143,551 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V445000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

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

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V935000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

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

Free repair · 12 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V194000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

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

Free repair · 8,396 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V189000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

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

The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

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

Free repair · 1,239 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V00J000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

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

Free repair · 227 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V931000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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