Mercedes-Benz S550 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz S550 years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
289
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
2007–2017
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S550 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 83 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 58 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 36 |
Every S550 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2015avoid | 58 | 5 | |
| 2014avoid | 36 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 83 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz S550 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S550 years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz S550?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S550 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S550 have?
Across all model years, the S550 has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 289 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.