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2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-058 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 E 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.

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 vs. every other S 560 E 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 560 E median. How we score

'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S 560 E owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the warning light was cleared; however, the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer,…
Complaint 11603847 · Jul 22, 2024 · 29,100 miles

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