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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 54 MY 2009 S-CLASS, W221 VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INTERCHANGED DURING PRODUCTION. THE EXCHANGE OF A FRONT AND A REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THAT CANNOT BE OPENED BY MERELY PULLING ON THE INTERIOR HANDLE AND A REAR DOOR LOCK THAT CAN BE OPENED WITH A SIMPLE PULL OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF LOCKED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS SITUATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFE EXITING OF A VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE REAR DOOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PART NUMBER ON ALL DOOR LOCKS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DOOR LOCK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2009-05-13 · campaign 2009-139 · 14 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The front and rear passenger-side door latches may have been switched during vehicle assembly. This could result in a passenger front door which cannot be opened by merely pulling on the interior handle and a rear door that can be opened with a simple pull of the interior door handle even if locked. Such a condition could affect the safe exiting of the vehicle in the event of a crash or protection of children from inadvertent opening of the rear door. Correction: Dealers will replace, if necessary, any incorrectly installed door latch assemblies.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1 crashes reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S550 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| S550 4matic 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| S600 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
| S63 AMG 6.2 L Automatic (S7) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
| S65 AMG 6.0 L Automatic (S5) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.