2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with COMMUNICATION, SEAT BELTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65, potentially affecting up to 25,894 vehicles.
Recall 19V787000 — COMMUNICATION
| 24,226 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Consequence: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23,...
View full details →Recall 16V829000 — SEAT BELTS
| 672 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S63 AMG Coupe, S65 AMG Coupe, S550 Coupe 4Matic, S63 AMG 4Matic Convertible, and S550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
View full details →Recall 16V760000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 996 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S550 Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S65 AMG Coupe and S63 AMG Convertible 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to February 4, 2016. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor...
Consequence: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — 0 complaints
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 (current)
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — 0 complaints
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — 0 complaints
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — 0 complaints
- 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 — 0 complaints
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