Mercedes-Benz S-klasse W223 S500L 4MATIC

Inspection date: May 8, 2025

inspection station: Haeundae Automobile Inspection Center

Inspection category: Regular inspection

Driving distance during inspection: 55,096km

Mileage: 55,270km

Completion date: May 21, 2025

Date of receipt: May 19, 2025

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Namcheon Service Center

Maintenance company address: Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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

target device: Braking device, etc.

Defect details: <p>The durability of the front brake hose may not meet specifications, and due to climatic factors such as hot and humid environments, brake fluid may leak from the brake hose over time. In such cases, front brake performance may deteriorate, reducing the vehicle's braking power and increasing the risk of accidents, leading to a recall.</p><p><br></p><p>&lt;Production dates by affected vehicle&gt;</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>Replacement of improved brake hose&nbsp;</p>

Correction period: From April 11, 2025

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

Date of change: February 2024

Address after change: Nam-gu, Busan

Classification of change: Change registration

Mileage: 44,466km

Completion date: November 2, 2023

Date of receipt: November 1, 2023

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

Mileage: 44,284km

Completion date: October 23, 2023

Date of receipt: October 18, 2023

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

Mileage: 41,888km

Completion date: August 24, 2023

Date of receipt: July 24, 2023

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

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

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 with a diagnostic tool at a service center. If this damages the function of the voltage converter, it may prevent the voltage converter from charging the 12V auxiliary battery during subsequent vehicle operation. In such cases, the ESP and ABS functions may not operate normally, potentially increasing the risk of an accident, which has led to a recall&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>(*If the message "ESP currently unavailable" lights up on the instrument cluster, drive with caution, avoid high-speed driving, and immediately visit the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Please visit the service center for an inspection.)</p><p><br></p><p>&lt;*Production dates by target vehicle&gt;<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 <b><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u>automatically updated remotely</u></span></u></b> through data transmission to the vehicle. This software update is performed via a mobile data link. No charges are applied for the data required for the software update or for the data transmission. Once the necessary 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>visiting a service center for this recall is unnecessary</u></span></u></b>. </p><p><br></p><p>(*If you do not want your vehicle to be updated automatically, you can refuse the automatic software update <u>by Friday, June 30, 2023</u>. If you do not raise an objection during this period, it will be considered that you have consented to the automatic execution of the action, and the update will start automatically as described above. If you do not want the automatic software update, please contact the Mercedes-Benz Korea Call Center at 080-001-1886.)</p>

Correction period: From July 10, 2023

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

Mileage: 35,512km

Completion date: March 2, 2023

Date of receipt: February 24, 2023

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

Mileage: 29,898km

Completion date: October 17, 2022

Date of receipt: October 17, 2022

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Namcheon Service Center

Maintenance company address: Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Mileage: 24,335km

Completion date: August 11, 2022

Date of receipt: August 10, 2022

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Namcheon Service Center

Maintenance company address: Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Mileage: 24,681km

Completion date: August 23, 2022

Date of receipt: August 22, 2022

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Namcheon Service Center

Maintenance company address: Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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

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 initialize properly when starting the vehicle, which can result in the rear turn signals, rear hazard lights, and reverse lights not functioning correctly. In such cases, there is a potential risk of increased likelihood of vehicle collisions or personal injury, leading to a recall.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;*Production dates by vehicle model&gt;<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&nbsp;</p>

Correction period: From May 13, 2022

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

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

target device: Steering system and other

Defect details: Due to a software error in the steering wheel hands-off detection system, when using the driving assistance system, if the driver is not holding the steering wheel, the hands-off detection system may not detect this, a warning message may not be displayed to the driver, and in the event of a medical emergency (e.g., if the driver loses consciousness), the vehicle may continue to drive and the active emergency assist functions may not operate. In addition, there is a possibility that automatic emergency calls may not be triggered, which could delay initial rescue operations and worsen medical emergency situations, leading to a recall (*This may not comply with Article 89 (Steering System) of the Regulations on Performance and Standards of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts)</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;*Production dates by vehicle model&gt;<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: <paragraph>Steering Wheel Hand-Off Detection System Coding (Coding) Update</paragraph>

Correction period: From April 29, 2022

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

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 15, 2020 - May 29, 2021)

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <div>Due to a software error in the emergency communication module, in the event of a vehicle accident, the emergency call function may not be available either automatically or manually, and vehicle location data may not be transmitted. In such cases, initial rescue activities after an accident may be delayed, increasing the potential risk of injury to passengers, hence the recall.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;*Production dates by vehicle model&gt;<br>S 350 D: 2020.07.15~2021.05.06<br>S 400 D 4MATIC: 2020.11.10~2021.01.19<br>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.21~2021.05.28<br>S 580 4MATIC: 2020. 10.16~2021.05.28<br>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2021.04.06~2021.05.29</div>

Recall Post Date: February 11, 2022

Correction method: <p>Emergency Communication Module Software Update&nbsp;</p>

Correction period: From February 11, 2022

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

Mileage: 11,817km

Completion date: January 4, 2022

Date of receipt: December 27, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd.

Maintenance company address: Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan

Mileage: 11,817km

Completion date: January 5, 2022

Date of receipt: December 27, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd.

Maintenance company address: Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan

Mileage: 11,817km

Completion date: January 25, 2022

Date of receipt: December 27, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd.

Maintenance company address: Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan

Mileage: 11,817km

Completion date: December 30, 2021

Date of receipt: December 27, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd.

Maintenance company address: Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan

Target: Vehicles manufactured between (July 9, 2020 - March 15, 2021)

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <div>Due to a software error in the airbag control unit, if the vehicle is started, the airbag control unit may permanently disable the passenger recognition control unit. In such a case, even if a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag may be deactivated, and in the event of a vehicle collision, the airbag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger. (*This may not comply with Article 102 of the Standards for Performance and Safety of Automobiles and Automotive Parts (Passenger Protection in a Crash))</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;*Production dates by target vehicle&gt;<br>C 300: 2020.07.22~2020.07. 22<br>S 350 D: 2020.11.10~2021.01.15<br>S 400 D 4MATIC: 2020.07.22~2021.02.20<br>S 450 4MATIC: 2021.02.12~2021.02.12<br>S 500 4MATIC: 2020.07.16~2021.03.15<br>S 580 4MATIC: 2020.07.09~2021.03.15<br>Maybach S 580 4MATIC: 2020.09.11~2021.02.18<br></div>

Recall Post Date: November 5, 2021

Correction method: <p>Airbag control unit software update&nbsp;</p>

Correction period: From November 5, 2021

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

Mileage: 9,194km

Completion date: November 12, 2021

Date of receipt: November 10, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

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

target device: Electrical equipment and other

Defect details: <div>?Due to a software error in the emergency communication module, it may not meet specifications, and in such cases, the emergency call function may not be usable automatically or manually. In addition, vehicle location data may not be transmitted, which could delay initial rescue operations in the event of an accident and potentially increase the risk of passenger injury, leading to a recall.</div><div><br></div><div>&lt;*Production dates by vehicle&gt;<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>visiting a service center to carry out a recall is unnecessary</u></span></u></b>, and the status of the software update can be checked on the 'Software Update' tab on the Mercedes me webpage)<br></p>

Correction period: From October 11, 2021

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

Mileage: 3,255km

Completion date: August 6, 2021

Date of receipt: August 3, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

Mileage: 1,644km

Completion date: July 27, 2021

Date of receipt: July 23, 2021

maintenance company: Hansung Motors Co., Ltd. Busan Buk-gu Service Center

Maintenance company address: Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan

first time buyer: individual

Date of production: March 5, 2021

New car list price: 188.6 million won

Production country: germany

New car delivery price: No information

First registration date: June 30, 2021

Address at time of purchase: Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do