The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,958 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange,…
Consequence
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
TIRES11V4930002011-10-03158 affected
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety…
Consequence
If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly…
Remedy
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SUSPENSION
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I bought a 2011 mb s400 last year. Everything was good till 3 months ago. I smelled a very bad gas leak one day and it gets worse after I fuel my thank. Nobody wants to seat my car after I buy a gas. I realized there is a gas on my driveway under my passenger seat. When I googled it, there is a…”
“'takata recall' my air suspension wont maintain the proper air to keep the air suspension inits proper placewhen parked. Also the tire pressure monitors is very eratic and dont display tire pressure like its suppose too while drivng locally and especially on the highway. This car only have 65000…”
“'takata recall' my air suspension wont maintain the proper air to keep the air suspension inits proper placewhen parked. Also the tire pressure monitors is very eratic and dont display tire pressure like its suppose too while drivng locally and especially on the highway. This car only have 65000…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz s400. The contact noticed a flashing indicator on the instrument panel related to the vehicle overheating. A second unknown warning indicator also illuminated. The dealer (park place motorcars mercedes-benz arlington, 4201 beltway pl, arlington, tx 76018,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz s400. The contact noticed a flashing indicator on the instrument panel related to the vehicle overheating. A second unknown warning indicator also illuminated. The dealer (park place motorcars mercedes-benz arlington, 4201 beltway pl, arlington, tx 76018,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz s400. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of tampa (4400 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl 33614) where it was diagnosed that the power electronic control module failed. The vehicle was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz s400. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The hybrid battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the interior lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of tampa (4400 n dale mabry hwy,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz s400. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The hybrid battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the interior lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of tampa (4400 n dale mabry hwy,…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.