Model year

2017 Mercedes-Benz S650

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year11.29M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S650 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S650

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S650
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-058Feb 5, 2021Software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the…Communication1,292,258Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S650

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    59 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • LI72.20-P-075746 Aug 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so…
    • LI82.62-P-078631 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis wor…
    • LI40.10-P-059248 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the rim and the brake disk (wheel bolt group) and may be intensified by potential soi…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by exp…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • PSL-NCU Return Parts 7/3 Jul 3, 2026 · Other
      Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. After July …
    • PSL-NCU Return Parts 6/19 Jun 19, 2026 · Other
      Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, July 9, 2026. After July 9th…
    • LI82.85-P-080507 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also met: • HERMES (N1…
    • LI82.85-P-080559 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) is not supported for gray-market vehicles. Cause Before deactivating the HERMES control unit (N112/9), it must be c…
    • LI82.30-P-059239 May 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement water is pulled …
    • LI33.20-P-078406 May 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm…
    • LI33.20-P-078406 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comp…
    • LI72.40-P-071889 Apr 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint When closing the door, the side window may remain slightly open (short stroke position). Automatic window raising function of side window inoperative. NOTE: Window is fully operational while holding the switch Cause Software in door control unit (…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm …
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI83.30-P-079850 Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps Verify Customer Concern • Confirm the issue reported by the customer. Compare to …
    • LI54.65-P-066284 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The reversing camera or the 360° system functions normally when activated manually or …
    • LI54.10-P-071499 Sep 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY batt…
    • LI35.31-P-066469 Sep 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Possible humming noises from the drivetrain in the area of the rear axle, especially during tight cornering in the lower speed range. Remedy Note: Please follow the instructions in this document. The replacement of components (other than those nam…
    • LI46.15-P-063353 Jun 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when leaving the limit stops of the height adjustment. Cause Height adjustment moves to …
    • LI33.30-P-056665 May 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eli…
    • LI82.10-P-078896 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensati…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • NCU - 2025010006 Feb 7, 2025 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2016-2019 E-Class (213 and 238 platform) and S-Class (217 and 222 platform) vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software does not correspond to current product…
    • LI35.30-P-058566 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimina…
    • LI33.30-P-056665 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loose…
    • LI82.35-P-078467 Oct 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose c…
    • LI82.70-P-077433 Sep 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. C…
    • CL - 2022080005 Aug 9, 2024 · Other
      In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT vehicles with 6 and …
    • LI42.10-P-063502 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions. These are…
    • LI82.10-P-078307 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A…
    • LI82.10-P-078301 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicabl…
    • NCU - 2022080005 Aug 10, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE, GLS, GLC, SL, and AMG GT (204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 221, 222, 463, 216, 218…
    • LI82.10-P-078069 Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing …
    • NCU - 24240304 Mar 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to allegations that the 5…
    • NCU-OTAcommNoMMC Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2017-2021 C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, S-Class, SL, and SLC (205, 117, 257, 213/238, 253, 166/292, 190/290,217/222, 231, 172) vehicles, the…
    • LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). ⢠Light init…
    • LI82.85-P-076800 Oct 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The "SOS nonfunctional" message appears sporadically in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. The fault code B129C00 is stored in the control unit log. The message occurs in particular after the vehicle has been non-operational for an extended period of t…
    • LI82.85-P-076799 Aug 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated. The remote status data does not update. Error in N112/9 - control unit for telematics services (HERMES). In the HERMES control unit log, under the "URL" tab, the value DEFAULT is stored for "atpServ…
    • NCU-2023050005 Jun 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2014-2020 S-Class (217 and 222 platform) vehicles, the incorrect pilot bushings may have been installed in the front axle tension struts.…
    • LI91.10-P-065540 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint Creaking noise from side bolster when load applied to seat cushion of front seats. Cause Soiling to the replacement fabric of the seat cushion cover means that friction on the seat side finisher mountings generates a creaking noise. Remedy 1.…
    • LI54.10-P-071499 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY …
    • LI68.05-P-060307 Jan 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the…
    • LI68.05-P-060306 Jan 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening system installed in the garage. 2…
    • LI09.00-P-074093 Dec 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
    • 2021060017 Aug 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      IMPORTANT NEW EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION.
    • LI8860P073470 Aug 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
    • LI8270P071024 Aug 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display telephone numbers but no names.
    • MIMY2017 Feb 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Model indicator index.
    • LI8370P0644803 Aug 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      High voltage battery warning message in instrument cluster.
    • LI8285P0633424 Nov 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
    • LI8285P0633423 Aug 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Navigation system permanently displays "Activating".
    • LI1830P0597123 Aug 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
    • LI8220P073063 Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
    • Launch NCU - 202 Jan 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, GT-Class, M-C…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.