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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
NewRisk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-116 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Forward collision avoidance
6Electrical system
3Structure
3Vehicle speed control
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Tires
2Service brakes
1Visibility
1Air bags
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q4
Interior panels: dashboard
Risk. Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Power train: axle assembly
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
repaired · 2024 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other S 500 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S 500 4MATIC median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S 500 4MATIC owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The following pictures will again show the issues that I'm having while driving my 2022 S Class Mercedes, while using the cruise control on the Belt Parkway. It shows me stuck in traffic and, although I can only go 11 miles an hour while I’m stuck in traffic, the cruise control wants to push it to…
Here we go again, while driving on a side road with a 20 mph school speed limit, the cruise control wants to SPEED UP to 60 mph!! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO REMEDY THIS BEFORE I’M INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!!
I leased my 2022 S 500, Mercedes Benz. on September 28, 2022 and after about a year, I have had issues with the large screen/radio and cruise control in the vehicle. All events are documented at the Rockville Centre, Long Island service center. I have made numerous complaints beginning in January…
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