Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 68 UK certified builds from 2012 to 2026, 83 US EPA records and 29 US safety recalls. This summary is generated from the data below.
UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
Model years
UK vehicles on the road
229 licensed and 8 SORN (237 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 237 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US safety recalls
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23V854000 2023-12-15 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may…
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22V365000 2022-05-20 · model years 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in…
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in…
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21V197000 2021-03-19 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe,…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification…
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21V072000 2021-02-12 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed…
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21V058000 2021-02-05 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
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20V449000 2020-07-31 · model years 2018, 2019
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
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20V173000 2020-03-20 · model years 2018, 2019
ENGINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.…
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19V915000 2019-12-20 · model years 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimensions than specified for the vehicle.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake system, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is…
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19V821000 2019-11-15 · model years 2018, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is…
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19V787000 2019-11-01 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
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19V540000 2019-07-19 · model years 2019
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number…
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18V910000 2018-12-19 · model years 2018, 2019
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the…
Remedy: Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 464 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 18 | 489 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 438 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 451 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 23 | 106 | 48 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 448 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 451 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 364 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 418 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 428 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 23 | 379 | 56 | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 459 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 18 | 491 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 372 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 459 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 18 | 484 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 372 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 452 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 469 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 454 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 454 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 23 | 205 | 19 | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 408 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 403 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 455 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 426 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 439 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 439 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium and Electricity | 23 | 205 | 19 | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 408 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 403 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 439 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 426 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 439 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
