How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 have?

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600?

Of 12 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,238 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 04V228000 2004-05-13 6,238 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER 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 HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINE

Total complaints12

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the active body control warning light illuminated, after which the front suspension lowered to the ground, preventing the vehicle from being driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-05-09

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the active body control warning light illuminated, after which the front suspension lowered to the ground, preventing the vehicle from being driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2024-05-09

“Abc line started leaking second time in 4 years exactly replaced it back in 2013 almost cost me 1500 and now its back doing the same problems the car is to low on the ground and can't not drive whats so ever”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-04-20

“Massive oil leak. Oil cooler. Back of engine.”

ENGINE · reported 2017-01-20

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s600. While driving various speeds, the lights, gauges, and meters on the instrument cluster failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2016-04-01

“Massive oil leak. I have been told that it's everything from oil pressure valves to the oil cooler. Mb... What's the problem?? I need help and none of the san diego mb dealers can fix properly. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-10-21

“The car was leaking oil and hydraulic fluid. The car would not raise up and was leaking oil as fast as it was put in. It was not drivable. Could not fix it I had to park it.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2010-07-31

“Oil leak from oil cooler seems to be a chronic problem on this model car. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2009-07-30