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2011 Mercedes-Benz S400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 11V-493 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage123kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 has problems

5 complaints 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
Electrical system20
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Hybrid propulsion system10
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 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.

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Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 12V-557 · Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles

Risk. If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2015 Q4

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 11V-493 · Oct 3, 2011 · 158 vehicles · 48 repaired

Risk. If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will…

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

2011 vs. every other S400 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 S400 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What S400 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FLASHING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL RELATED TO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. A SECOND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (PARK PLACE MOTORCARS MERCEDES-BENZ ARLINGTON, 4201 BELTWAY PL, ARLINGTON, TX 76018,…
Complaint 11154579 · Nov 28, 2018 · 122,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA (4400 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 11089093 · Apr 20, 2018 · 123,000 miles

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