2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class: common problems and reliability
One of the worst S-class years.
One of the Mercedes-Benz S-class years to avoid. All S-class years
68 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 S-class?The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class has 68 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and wheels.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S-class years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the S-class?
Across the 24 S-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2009) to 133 (2002). With 68 complaints, the 2021 S-class sits above the model's median of 34.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and model year.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S-class. See the full S-class owner picture and every model year.
Other S-class model years
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