2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION
6
STEERING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1crashes
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints22

What owners report

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

“Fualty drive shaft problem”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-01-02

“Fualty drive shaft problem”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-01-02

“The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated that after refueling, there was abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2022-12-02

“Vehicle garaged in storage for summer. Upon returning strong odor of gasoline was detected. Reluctantly drove to dealership and prognoses was determined that (fuel pump strainer) had malfunction thus soaking the entire rear passenger compartment and seat cushion. Upon investigation mercedes has…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-10-26

“Upon refuling my automobile full I could smell a strong odor of gas fumes. Earlier that day I had an impact of my tire over a curb. Gas fumes could be smelled not so much on the outside of the auto but inside without abatement. Upon inspection by mercedes benz of stockton ca it was determined a…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-06-28

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was detected in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of georgetown (7401 s ih-35, georgetown, tx 78626, [REDACTED]) where the failure was diagnosed…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2020-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was detected in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of georgetown (7401 s ih-35, georgetown, tx 78626, [REDACTED]) where the failure was diagnosed…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER · reported 2020-12-01

“Lionhart lh5 285/25/22 h95 load rating tire dot no. Pt25mbt5c after shipment arrived and equipment installed I noticed that the load rating was not correct for the said vehicle. Tire will fail, load rating is not sufficient . It only provides 95 when 102 is needed. At this time nothing has been…”

TIRES · reported 2018-08-31
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 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.