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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is associated with 22 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 3 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 17 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 4.7l 8-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, 5.5l 8-cyl, and 6l 12-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 21 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 58 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 14 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class belongs to the 6th generation (W222) S-Class platform spanning model years 2015–2020.

Platform Architecture: 6th Generation (W222) • Production Span: 2015–2020 • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2015–2017) / Facelift (2018–2020)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 22 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (3 / 14%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 16–21 MPG across 17 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
S550e Plug-in Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 54 MPGe (24 MPG) 63 MPGe (30 MPG) 58 MPGe (26 MPG) 14 mi EV (450 mi total) $2,900 / yr
CLS550 4.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
S550 4.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
S550 Convertible 4.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
CLS550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
S550 4matic Coupe 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
GLS450 4matic 3L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Maybach S550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
AMG S63 4matic Coupe 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
AMG S63 4matic 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
AMG S63 4matic Convertible 5.5L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
GLS550 4matic 4.7L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Maybach S600 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
S600 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
AMG S65 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Maybach S650 Convertible 6L 12-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
C 4WD —
4 DR 4WD —
Hybrid 4 DR 4WD —
Hybrid 4 DR RWD —
C RWD —
4 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Summary of 22 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
22
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 3 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 2 complaints
Powertrain 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V854000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
NHTSA Campaign #21V197000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA Campaign #21V072000 Active Recall
Affected Component: COMMUNICATION

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

How many safety recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

NHTSA records list 22 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 3 filings (14% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class range from 16 to 21 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.