2023 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2025

While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or f...

Structure Crash
May 2025

The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the fron...

Tires
Apr 2025

The tire (Pirelli 255/35R21) on my 2023 Mercedes Benz 580V4 developed a bubble on its sidewall. This tire was just replaced February 16, 2024, and has...

Tires
Mar 2025

On [XXX] I had a blowout on the passenger front side of my vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Sugarland MB and a new Pirelli 255/35 R21 purchased. The...

Tires
Oct 2024

I had 9985 miles on my 2023 Mercedes S580V when the front passenger tire experienced a blowout earlier this year. The tire failed right after I had my...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 2024

Emergency stop assist

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 2024

The "distronic" cruise control is so abrupt in its acceleration and declaration that vehicles behind me tend to take evasive action. The car doesn't s...

Fuel System
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Do N...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 2023

When in eco mode the vehicle will occasionally shut off at a stop light. The vehicle "jumps" and then all of the warning signals come on followed by t...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 12 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Tires. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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