How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 54 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 09V081000 2009-03-13 54 affected

Defect

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 54 MY 2009 S-CLASS, W221 VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INTERCHANGED DURING PRODUCTION. THE EXCHANGE OF A FRONT AND A REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THAT CANNOT BE OPENED BY MERELY…

Consequence

THIS SITUATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFE EXITING OF A VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE REAR DOOR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PART NUMBER ON ALL DOOR LOCKS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DOOR LOCK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“There are no child safety locks on the rear doors. The manufacturer seems to think the fact that the door locks once the car is moving over a specific speed is good enough, the problem is a child can still pull the handle twice to open the door while it's moving, or simply lift the rear lock latch…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2012-05-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz s class. The contact was driving 55 mph when a vehicle ahead of him abruptly stopped. The contact applied the brakes as the pedal was applied down to the floorboard and remained. The contact was unable to release the brake pedal and crashed into the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-08-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz s class. The contact was driving 55 mph when a vehicle ahead of him abruptly stopped. The contact applied the brakes as the pedal was applied down to the floorboard and remained. The contact was unable to release the brake pedal and crashed into the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2010-08-07

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.