2025 Mercedes-Benz S-class: common problems and reliability
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2 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 S-class?The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-class has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-class vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 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 2 complaints, the 2025 S-class sits below 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
Recalls affecting the 2025 S-class
back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Campaign 25V366000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Campaign 26V638000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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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