How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“I have had three tire bolow outs on my mercedes-benz, in identical situations, approximately 2 months apart. All three incidents happened on three different highways, at speeds approximating 60 mph, and after approximately three hours of driving. The first incident occurred in april 2004, on I-95…”

TIRES · reported 2004-09-07

“The odometer sensor failed. Yh”

POWER TRAIN

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 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.