2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s 500. The contact stated that the key was able to be inserted in the ignition but could not be turned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-03-08

“While driving 40-45 mph suspension/automatic stability control light came on, vehicle became lower to the ground. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that air suspension system needed to be replaced. *ak 9-25-07 phone converstaion: was run off the road into a ditch. Air…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM · reported 2004-11-18

“While driving 40-45 mph suspension/automatic stability control light came on, vehicle became lower to the ground. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that air suspension system needed to be replaced. *ak 9-25-07 phone converstaion: was run off the road into a ditch. Air…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · reported 2004-11-18

“2000 mercedes benz sl 500 had the hood liners replaced three times in 5 years.*mr the first hood liner became brittle and disintegrated. The second hood liner became powdery and literally fell apart less than 2 years after installation. The consumer was told the head liner was considered wear and…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2003-01-01

“2000 mercedes benz sl 500 had the hood liners replaced three times in 5 years.*mr the first hood liner became brittle and disintegrated. The second hood liner became powdery and literally fell apart less than 2 years after installation. The consumer was told the head liner was considered wear and…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2003-01-01

“Consumer states that while drivng the vehicle she was involved in a collision which cause the air bags to deployed at 200 mph causing a lot of physical the damage on the consumer. Mr”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2002-04-09

“The 4 original continental tires on this mercedes are worn out with the wear bars showing. The mileage is 17262. This was verified by the local mercedes dealer, sears & 2 of the 3 local continental tire dealers in this city. Everyone said this is common with these tires & no adjustment from the…”

TIRES · reported 2002-03-07

“The bas and esp systems have been issuing visual warnings for months, car has been in many times to review problem with no successful repairs. On 8/29/01 I applied the brakes about 1/2 inch, in preparation of stopping form a 5mph role in a parking lot and the brakes went to the floor, the car…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2001-08-29

Defect investigations

Investigation PE05062 Opened 2005-11-10 · closed 2006-02-08

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS VEHICLES FAILED IN THAT CONSUMERS WERE UNABLE TO READ ANY OF THE GAUGES WHILE OPERATING THEIR VEHICLES AT ANY SPEED DURING THE DAY OR…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.