NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG.

2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG, describing incidents dated May 9, 2013 to October 2, 2014.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10640931 · Filed

    THE CAR PANEL LOST ALL LIGHTS AND DOES NOT WORK. *TR

  • ODI #10511263 · Filed

    THE BACKLIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LCD IS GOING OUT ON 2 OF THE 3 SCREENS. THE CLOCK AND GEAR INDICATOR IS COMPLETELY OBSCURED. *TR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz S55 AMG at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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