repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
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.
2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-816 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Mercedes-Maybach S550 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 · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the…
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-Maybach.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other S550 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 S550 median. How we score
'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S550 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I filled up my vehicle gas tank on [XXX] and immediately after pulling out of the gas station the engine symbol appeared on the instrument panel. On 5/23/24, I took my 2017 Mercedes Benz S550 4matic to Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria, Alexandria, VA for service. After three hours of waiting the service…
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