1996 Mercedes-Benz S320 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The total engine hwire harness insulation is falling apart from verious area in the engine bay. Which making the wire to expose - possibilities of fire in the engine if it short circuit. Do not know what to do know. Not able to find a new engine wire harness for the vehicle . Any help will be…”
“The total engine hwire harness insulation is falling apart from verious area in the engine bay. Which making the wire to expose - possibilities of fire in the engine if it short circuit. Do not know what to do know. Not able to find a new engine wire harness for the vehicle . Any help will be…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.