2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds 12 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (5 of 12), then Electrical system (3) and Tires (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2022 S-Class has 48 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 6 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle."
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"While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and…"
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"The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz…"
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"The tire (Pirelli 255/35R21) on my 2023 Mercedes Benz 580V4 developed a bubble on its sidewall. This tire was just replaced February 16, 2024, and has under 8,000 miles on it. This is the fourth tire I have replaced due…"
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"On [XXX] I had a blowout on the passenger front side of my vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Sugarland MB and a new Pirelli 255/35 R21 purchased. The blowout happened after I hit a bump (not pothole) in the road on…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-843 covers certain 2021-2022 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles (9,120 units across those nameplates) where engine control unit software may not meet production specification. A write error related to the immobilizer can stall the vehicle shortly after start, and a restart may not be possible. Dealers update the engine control unit software. NHTSA complaints on 2022 S-Class filings most often name forward-collision avoidance, the electrical system, and service brakes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds 12 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (5 of 12), then Electrical system (3) and Tires (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 S-Class has 48 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 6 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class take?
W222 S 550 lists 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40 (~8.5 qt); W223 S 500 lists 0W-40 or 5W-40 (~7.7 qt). Verify the MB approval sheet on the oil container.
What does recall 21V-843 cover on the S-Class?
Certain 2021-2022 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles (9,120 units across those nameplates) where engine wiring may be incorrect—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
Which S-Class generations does this site track?
W222 (2012-2020) and W223 (2021-on).