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2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#8 most-complained of 8 S550 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #8 highest of 8 S550 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43% of the total).

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
15 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (43%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (29%)
  3. Engine1 (14%)
  4. Other1 (14%)
  5. Steering1 (14%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (14%)
2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2013Sep 2014Feb 2015Mar 2017Aug 2018May 2019Mar 2023
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Mar 2023; peak Mar 2017 (2).

2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other S550 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good299217.5
2012Best145218.5
2013Best07018.5
2014Avoid8624519.5
2015Avoid10041519

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 ranks #8 of 8 among S550 model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,420 miles.
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550?
EPA rates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 at 18.5 MPG combined (15 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.