2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 recalls and problems

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 has 0 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2007 Mercedes-Benz S500
Pictured: a 2007 model; the 2006 may differ in details. Photo: 2007 Mercedes-Benz S500 by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 10 S500 model years — 4th most.

0recalls
13complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
68,085median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005: 1 complaints20052007: 1 complaints20072011: 2 complaints201122013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2006 vs. other Mercedes-Benz S500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (4), engine (4), power train (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.