Mercedes-Benz S 500
2021–2023 only
2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 models have 43 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 2,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz S 500 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2021–2023 only
Median onset: 2,000 miles.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Median onset: 4,800 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 23,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
Onset mileage not consistently reported. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Median onset: 2,000 miles.
Median onset: 2,000 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2021–2023 model years. See the full Mercedes-Benz S 500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.