NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety Record
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has not undergone federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned. On its recall record, the S-Class carries a Clean burden band, with zero open recalls. The vehicle also shows a small complaint count, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While these data points are available, the lack of crash-test results prevents any assessment of its crash safety performance.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds the MotorCaliber Clean burden band, the lowest tier in our recall-and-complaint framework. This classification is predicated on a complete absence of recalls and a mere six unverified owner complaints. None of these complaints involve a reported crash, fire, injury, or death. While the complaints are spread across Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Tires, and Suspension, no single component shows a cluster suggesting an emerging pattern. This is based on a limited sample for a vehicle now roughly two model years old. There are no tested sibling model years in the NHTSA data to provide crash-test context for structural integrity. The Clean band reflects the federal administrative record, not an assessment of crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have any recalls?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, meaning there are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy actions currently on record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Six owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The top reported components are Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown or Other, and Power Train, each with two allegations, followed by single allegations involving Tires and Suspension. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as defects.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Any used 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shopper should run the specific VIN through the free lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether any recall has been issued and whether the remedy has been completed on that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and no crash-safety inference can be made from that absence.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no federal remedy campaigns, park-outside advisories, or do-not-drive orders currently apply to the 2024 S-Class as a class.
- Six unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, touching Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Tires, and Suspension, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data MotorCaliber covers, shoppers cannot reference an adjacent model-year crash-test result for structural comparison.
FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class safety questions
Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.