AI DamageMercedes-Benz AMG S65: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 147 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 174 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Noises in the steering column area when steering. See example file in the attachments area
- Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available"
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2019-2021…
- Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The…
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.