Mercedes-Benz S450 Recalls
6 recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz S450 (2021–2021).
6
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
6
Total recalls
What this means for Mercedes-Benz S450 owners
6 of 6 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 11 May 2022. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
The electrical connector of the steering column switch may not have been installed correctly and could detach resulting in steering column and steering wheel functions becoming inoperative. This may result in airbag failure and the inability to indicate, change gears or change traction control settings.
Light Vehicle
11 May 2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
During manufacture the airbag control unit may not have been secured to the vehicle correctly and may either deploy occupant restraint systems unnecessarily, or fail to deploy occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident.
Light Vehicle
9 May 2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
Due to a manufacturing defect, the wiring of the rear left and right airbags may have been reversed. Attempted deactivation of a side airbag may result in the opposite side airbag being deactivated and the intended airbag remaining operational.
Light Vehicle
2 May 2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
Due to a software issue some functions of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) multimedia system may not deactivate when the vehicle starts moving. This can result in driver distraction potentially drawing their attention away from the road.
Light Vehicle
23 Feb 2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be deactivated. In this case, the automatic and manual emergency call may not be available outside of the network coverage of certain providers.
Light Vehicle
22 Dec 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450
Due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, the front passenger airbag may become deactivated.
Light Vehicle
16 Dec 2021
Mercedes-Benz S450 recall questions
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz S450 has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Mercedes-Benz S450 is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz S450 - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.