Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2026, 2000. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported
2026	0	0	—
2021	34	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017	22	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2015	40	7	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2012	14	2	ENGINE
2011	19	3	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2009	13	4	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007	40	1	SUSPENSION
2000	0	0	—

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the most complaints?: Of 9 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class on record, 2015 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other).
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2026, 2000. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.