NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship full-size luxury sedan from Stuttgart, occupying the very top of the premium segment and targeting affluent buyers who expect the absolute best in technology, refinement, and safety features. Now in its sixth generation for the 2021 model year refresh, the S-Class has long set the benchmark against which all other large luxury sedans are measured. It competes directly with the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz 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 7 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the S-Class as the gold standard of the large luxury sedan segment, praising its exceptionally refined interior materials, whisper-quiet cabin isolation, and sophisticated ride comfort. Its technology suite is consistently described as class-leading. Some reviewers note the complexity of its infotainment systems can feel overwhelming, and a few flag that the sheer size of the car can make urban driving less effortless.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.