Mercedes-Benz S-klasse W223 S500L 4MATIC

Inspection date: June 24, 2025

inspection station: Anyang Business Trip_Gunpo Station Hyundai Service Co., Ltd./(formerly Woosung Hyundai Service)

Inspection classification: regular inspection

Driving distance during inspection: 16,920km

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 9, 2020 - March 23, 2022)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 032-209-2724

target device: Braking device, etc.

Defect details: <p>Recall due to the possibility that the durability of the front brake hose may not meet specifications, and oil may leak from the brake hose over time due to climatic factors such as hot and humid environments. In this case, front brake performance may deteriorate, reducing the vehicle's braking power and increasing the risk of an accident. </p><p><br></p><p><Production date by target vehicle></p><p>S 350 d: 2020.07.15~2022.03.23</p><p>S 400 d 4MATIC: 2020.07.22~2022.03.23</p><p>S 450 4MATIC: 2021.02.12~2022.03.23</p><p>S 500: 2021.07.12</p><p>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.16~2022.03.22</p><p>S 580 e 4MATIC: 2022.02.01~2022.02.02</p><p>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.09~2022.03.23</p><p>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.24~2022.03.23</p><p>Maybach S 680 4MATIC: 2021.08.30~2022.03.21</p>

Recall Post Date: April 11, 2025

Correction method: <p>Improved brake hose replacement </p>

Correction period: From April 11, 2025

Processing type: damage to my car

total repair cost: 32.98 million won

Date of occurrence: September 30, 2024

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 16, 2020 and July 16, 2021)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 080-001-1886

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <p>If a communication failure occurs during vehicle diagnosis using a diagnostic device at a service center due to a software error in the voltage converter of the auxiliary on-board electrical system, a fault code may be stored in the voltage converter, which may result in the auxiliary on-board electrical system being disconnected from the primary on-board electrical system and the auxiliary on-board electrical system battery may no longer be charged during future vehicle operations. Recall due to the fact that if the battery of the auxiliary on-board electrical system is discharged, the functions of ESP and ABS may not operate normally, increasing the risk of an accident </p><p><br></p><p><*Production date by target vehicle><br></p><p>S 350 d: 2021.02.15<br></p><p>S 400 d 4MATIC: 2021.02.20<br></p><p>S 450 4MATIC: 2021.02.12~2021.04.12<br></p><p>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.16~2021.07.16<br></p><p>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.10.16~2021.02.19<br></p><p>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.09.11~2021.02.18<br></p>

Recall Post Date: October 27, 2023

Correction method: Voltage converter software update

Correction period: From October 27, 2023

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 16, 2020 and July 16, 2021)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 080-001-1886

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <p>Due to a software error in the voltage converter of the auxiliary on-board electrical system, communication may be interrupted during vehicle diagnosis through a diagnostic device at a service center. If the function of the voltage converter is damaged as a result, the voltage converter may not be able to charge the 12V auxiliary battery during subsequent vehicle operation. In this case, the ESP and ABS functions may not operate properly, which may increase the risk of an accident. Recall </p><p><br></p><p>(*If the “ESP currently unavailable” message lights up on the dashboard, drive carefully, avoid high-speed driving, and immediately visit the nearest Mercedes-Benz official service center for inspection.)</p><p><br></p><p><*Production date for each target vehicle><br></p><p>S 350 d: 2021.02.10~2021.02.15<br></p><p>S 400 d 4MATIC: 2021.02.10~2021.02.20<br></p><p>S 450 4MATIC: 2021.02.12~2021.04.12<br></p><p>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.16<br></p><p>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.10.16~2021.02.19<br></p><p>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.09.11~2021.02.18<br></p><div><br></div>

Recall Post Date: July 10, 2023

Correction method: <p>The voltage converter software is automatically updated remotely</u></span></u></b> via data transmission to the vehicle. This software update is performed via mobile data link. There are no charges for data and data transfer required for software updates. When the required software is ready, a corresponding message is received in the vehicle and the software update begins. Therefore, <b><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u>there is no need to visit the service center to proceed with this recall</u></span></u></b>.</p><p><br></p><p>(*If you do not want to update your vehicle automatically, you must update the automatic software by Friday, June 30, 2023. You may object. If you do not object within this period, your consent to the automatic performance of the action will be deemed granted, and if you do not wish to receive automatic software updates, please contact the Mercedes-Benz Korea Call Center at 080-001-1886.)</p>

Correction period: From July 10, 2023

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 9, 2020 - November 16, 2021)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 080-001-1886

target device: Other devices Other

Defect details: <div>Due to a software error in the rear SAM (Signal Acquisition and actuation Module) control unit, the rear SAM control unit may not be initialized properly when the vehicle is started, which may cause the rear turn signals, rear emergency warning lights, and reversing lights to not operate properly. In this case, the recall is due to the possibility that the risk of collision or injury may increase. </div><div><br></div><div><*Production date by target vehicle><br>C 300: 2021.03.15~2021.03.31<br>C 200 4MATIC: 2021.03.16~2021.04.14<br>S 350 d: 2020.07.15~2021.05.28<br>S 400 d 4MATIC: 2020.07.22~2021.06.25<br>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.16~2021.07.16<br>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.09~2021.11.16<br>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.09.11~2021.08.16<br>EQS 450+: 2021.03.16~2021.03.16</div>

Recall Post Date: May 13, 2022

Correction method: <p>Rear SAM control unit software update </p>

Correction period: From May 13, 2022

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (December 19, 2019 and February 23, 2022)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 080-001-1886

target device: Steering system and other

Defect details: <div>Due to a software error in the steering wheel hands-off detection system, if the driver is not holding the steering wheel when using the driving assistance system, the hands-off detection system may not detect this and no warning message may be displayed to the driver, the vehicle may continue to drive in the event of a medical emergency (e.g. if the driver is unconscious), and active emergency device assistance functions may not function. In addition, the recall is due to the possibility that automatic emergency calls may not be made, which may delay initial rescue efforts and make medical emergencies more serious (*This may not satisfy Article 89 (Steering System) of the Rules on Performance and Standards of Automobiles and Automobile Parts)</div><div><br></div><div><*Production date by target vehicle><br>C 300: 2021.03.15~2021.03.31<br>C 200 4MATIC: 2021.03.16~2021.06.28<br>E 220 D 4MATIC: 2020.02.21~2021.12.03<br>E 250: 2020.08.21~2022.01.17<br>E 300 e 4MATIC: 2020.01.24~2021.11.25<br>E 450 4MATIC: 2020.03.20~2021.11.20<br>E 350 4MATIC: 2020.01.09~2021.12.13<br>AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: 2020.02.24~2020.02.24<br>S 350 D: 2020.07.15~2021.12.13<br>S 400 D 4MATIC: 2020.11.10~2021.12.08<br>S 450 4MATIC: 2021.06.21~2021.12.07<br>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.11.17~2021.12.06<br>S 580 4MATIC: 2019.12.19~2020.07.09<br>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.24~2021.04.23<br>Maybach S 680 4MATIC: 2021.08.30~2021.10.27<br>E 450 4MATIC: 2020.02.26~2021.07.08<br>E 450 4MATIC: 2020.07.27~2021.07.21<br>CLS 300 d 4MATIC: 2021.03.26~2021.11.08<br>AMG GT 43 4MATIC+: 2020.12.14~2021.04.13<br>AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+: 2021.04.09~2021.04.13<br>EQS 350: 2021.09.03~2021.09.07<br>EQS 450+: 2020.10.22~2022.02.23<br>EQS 450 4MATIC: 2021.10.25~2021.10.25<br>EQS 580 4MATIC: 2021.01.19.2021.01.19<br>AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+: 2021.07.14~2021.07.14</div>

Recall Post Date: April 29, 2022

Correction method: <p>Steering wheel hands-off detection system coding update </p>

Correction period: From April 29, 2022

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 9, 2020 - May 31, 2021)

Contact us: Benz Korea main number: 080-001-1886

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <div>?Due to a software error in the emergency communication module, it may not meet specifications. In this case, the emergency call function may not be used automatically or manually, and vehicle location data may not be transmitted, which may delay initial rescue efforts in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.</div><div><br></div><div><*Production date for each target vehicle><br>S 350 D: 2020.07.15~2021.05.17<br>S 400 D 4MATIC: 2020.11.10~2021.03.04<br>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.21~2021.05.28<br>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.09~2021.05.30<br>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.09.11~2021.05.31</div>

Recall Post Date: October 11, 2021

Correction method: <p>The software for the emergency communication module (eCall) is <b><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u>automatically updated remotely</u></span></u></b> through data transmission to the vehicle (therefore, <b><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u>Visit to the service center is not necessary</u></span></u></b>, and the software update status can be checked on the "Software Update" tab on the Mercedes me webhop page)<br></p>

Correction period: From October 11, 2021

first time buyer: corporation

Date of production: No information

New car list price: 188.6 million won

Production country: No information

New car delivery price: No information

First registration date: No information

Address at time of purchase: Gangnam-gu, Seoul