MODEL
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
NHTSA safety across every Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class we cover (2022 to 2023), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz's flagship sedan lineup, positioning itself firmly in the ultra-luxury segment against rivals like the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Bentley Flying Spur. Built for wealthy buyers who prioritize rear-seat opulence and chauffeur-driven refinement above all else, this extended-wheelbase S-Class variant represents one of the most expensive and exclusive vehicles sold in the American market.
At MotorCaliber, we evaluate safety through crash-test results, recall history, and owner complaint data. For the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, that picture is a mixed one that shoppers at this price point deserve to understand clearly. NHTSA has not crash-tested either model year we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to reference. For a vehicle commanding this kind of investment, that absence of independent federal crash validation is a genuine gap in the safety record, regardless of how sophisticated its engineering may be. On the positive side, the Maybach S-Class carries zero recalls across both covered model years, which is a clean and noteworthy result for any vehicle, let alone one sold in such limited numbers. Owner complaints total 55 across 2022 and 2023, with one reported crash, one reported fire, and three reported injuries among those unverified allegations. That complaint volume is relatively modest given the vehicle's complexity and exclusivity. The reported fire allegation, however, is the kind of detail that warrants attention, and shoppers should monitor NHTSA's complaint database for any emerging patterns. The bottom line is straightforward: zero recalls is genuinely reassuring, but the lack of crash-test data means buyers cannot lean on federal safety scores when making their decision.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Maybach S-Class as an extraordinary achievement in cabin refinement, praising its rear-seat space, hushed ride quality, and premium materials as benchmarks in the ultra-luxury segment. Driving dynamics are described as effortlessly composed for a vehicle of its size. Some reviewers note the exterior styling polarizes opinion, but interior execution and overall comfort are consistently treated as class-leading.
- Neither the 2022 nor the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has been crash-tested by NHTSA, so there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to guide your purchase decision.
- Both covered model years carry zero NHTSA recalls, which is a clean safety-administration record and a meaningful data point for buyers evaluating long-term peace of mind.
- Owner complaints across 2022-2023 total 55, including one reported fire allegation. While all complaints are unverified, shoppers should check the NHTSA complaints database periodically for any developing patterns before and after purchase.
- Because production volumes for the Maybach S-Class are very low compared to mainstream vehicles, complaint and recall data may underrepresent real-world issues simply due to fewer vehicles on the road. Treat the absence of recalls as encouraging but not conclusive.