How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Of 101 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 183,389 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V263000 2007-06-12 19,924 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

INTERIOR LIGHTING 06V028000 2006-02-02 36,911 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.

Consequence

DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 04V227000 2004-05-13 54,454 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER, THE SIZE OF THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE HOLDER MAY BE BELOW APPROPRIATE TOLERANCES.

Consequence

CONSEQUENTLY, THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER MAY DISSIPATE MORE HEAT THAN THE PLASTIC FUSE HOLDER WAS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE HOLDER AND DISABLING OF THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THE ABILITY TO DEFROST OR DEFOG THE WINDSHILED IN COLD OR HOT AND HUMID WEATHER…

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 02V338000 2002-12-16 65,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STATIC INSULATION PANEL BETWEEN THE CARPET AND THE VEHICLE BATTERY WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A…

EQUIPMENT 00V141000 2000-05-15 7,100 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INTERIOR LIGHTING

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:REAR

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUSPENSION:FRONT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Total complaints101

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes s430. While driving 65 mph, the contact stated the instrument panel became inoperable and she was unable to see how fast or slow she was traveling, how much fuel was in the vehicle, or how much oil was in the vehicle due to inadequate illumination. The dealer…”

INTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-08-11

“My 2000 mercedes s500 cluster back lighting is going in and out also speedometer I saw that there is a recall for my car concerning the problem. I contacted the dealer and went in on may 28 to see them penske mercedes[REDACTED] , I was inform that the extended warranty expired (recall). So I…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2011-05-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s-500. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the instrument panel gauges became inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) but the contacts vin was not…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2011-04-15

“My 2000 mercedes s500 cluster ,back lighting , speedometer failed (unable to see instrument cluster) on april ,3 2011 mileage at time of defect 24,568 I saw that there is a recall for my car concerning the problem. I contacted the dealer and , I was inform that the extended warranty expired…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-04-03

“My 2000 mercedes s500 cluster ,back lighting , speedometer failed (unable to see instrument cluster) on april ,3 2011 mileage at time of defect 24,568 I saw that there is a recall for my car concerning the problem. I contacted the dealer and , I was inform that the extended warranty expired…”

INTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-04-03

“The accelerator pedal on a 2000 mercedes benz s500 failed and became stuck to the floor causing the vehicle to reach speed in excess of 100m.p.h. Before the vehicle could be shut down by turning off the ignition. Upon a mechanics inspection, it was found that the mechanical safety device to…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2011-02-08

“This complaint is related to campaign no [REDACTED], septemeber 2006 for mercedes s500 (model 220), model year 2000. The instrument cluster has completely failed with complete loss of illumination, speedometer, and fuel gauge. My chassis end number is a123394 and this does not fall within the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2010-12-10

“This complaint is related to campaign no [REDACTED], septemeber 2006 for mercedes s500 (model 220), model year 2000. The instrument cluster has completely failed with complete loss of illumination, speedometer, and fuel gauge. My chassis end number is a123394 and this does not fall within the…”

INTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2010-12-10

Defect investigations

Investigation PE03058 Opened 2003-12-17 · closed 2004-04-22

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER-STEERING ASSIST.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 546 NON-DUPLICATIVE REPORTS THAT ALLEGE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC…

Investigation PE05062 Opened 2005-11-10 · closed 2006-02-08

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS VEHICLES FAILED IN THAT CONSUMERS WERE UNABLE TO READ ANY OF THE GAUGES WHILE OPERATING THEIR VEHICLES AT ANY SPEED DURING THE DAY OR…