How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 have?

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600?

Of 8 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,238 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 04V228000 2004-05-13 6,238 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints8

What owners report

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

“While my daughter driving my car abc light came on and suddenly lost control and had accident. Car went over the center line, climbed over barricade and destroyed the car. Insurance company totlaled the car because it was too expensive to repair. While driving a high pressure hose blew up and car…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-10-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s-600. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the instrument panel went blank and the contact was not able to see neither the fuel gauge nor the speedometer. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he ran out of fuel. The vehicle had not been…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-06-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s-600. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the instrument panel went blank and the contact was not able to see neither the fuel gauge nor the speedometer. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he ran out of fuel. The vehicle had not been…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · reported 2014-06-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the distribution hose failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling) but his advised that his vin was not…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2010-06-05

“Mercedes benz, s-600 (model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against the wheels/tires on 12/03/2009 again after the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2009-12-03

“Mercedes benz, s-600 (model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against the wheels/tires on 12/03/2009 again after the…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2009-12-03

“Mercedes benz, s-600 (model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against the wheel/tires on 11/16/2009. The car was sent to…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2009-11-16

“Active body control fluid leak. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2009-02-04