VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic years to avoid

Across 2015–2017, no single S550 4matic year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2016 drew the most complaints; 2017 the fewest.

24

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2015–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year15 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 15 complaints2017: 2 complaints
Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every S550 4matic year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201722
2016151
201572

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic?

By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S550 4matic years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic have?

Across all model years, the S550 4matic has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.