1996 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Mercedes Benz S500 under individual trim or body names rather than "S500", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
07/23/2014 · Electrical system
DISINTEGRATED WIRING IN ALL THE WIRING HARNESSES AND IS SHORTING OUT EVERYTHING. *TR
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