2009 Mercedes Benz S63 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Electrical System 2026-05-26 · LI82.85-P-080507 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint after successful commissioning of the hermes control unit (n112/9) with xentry diagnosis dvd 03/2026, the message "sos - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. in addition, the following two conditions are also met: • hermes (n112/9) control unit: event code b15ce00 is a
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Showing the 6 most recent of 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-03 · Engine · 71,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz s63. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, a bystander informed her under the vehicle was on fire. the contact was able to park on side of the road. the contact stated she was unable to open the front driver side door. the contact stated she was able to exit her pregnant self and her 4 dogs through the f…”
2014-04-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 59,828 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz s63. the contact stated that he noticed a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced along with the rear passenger's side sending unit. the manufacturer was notified of th…”
2013-07-07 · Suspension · 75,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was driving car and a warning light showed abs, steering, suspension malfunction, refer to operators manual. approximately 3 minutes after the light showed, i put my foot on the brake, the cars brakes locked up, the steering would not work and the car swerved across the road into oncoming traffic and i ended up in a crash that could have been fa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.