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2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid: 0 recalls, 1 owner complaint and up to 20 mpg combined.

0vehicle recalls
1owner complaints
0mention a crash
20best combined mpg
2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

There isn't much public data on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

Pro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.

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ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

OEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.

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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/mo
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Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Brakes1
Stability control1
Speed control / throttle1

What owners describe

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
4.7 L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive172620Premium
4.7 L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive162419Premium
4.7 L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive162619Premium

FAQ

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (1), stability control (1), speed control / throttle (1).

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid get?

EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (4.7 L, Automatic 7-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other S550 Hybrid years

2016