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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2022 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
44Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-MAYBACH S-CLASS

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.

VERDICT

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

44 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 15Electrical System 12Service Brakes 10Engine 7Tires 5Fuel System 5

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Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 2022. Methodology · Disclosure