How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 have?

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2004 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 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 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INTERIOR LIGHTING

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Electric consumers online constantly comes in dashboard and malfunction memory nomalfunction and battery light always comes on”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-05-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”

INTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-10-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that the hydraulic hose fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that both the abc hose and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2012-11-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the active body control failed and caused the hydraulic fluid to leak. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-06-01