2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • 4Matic Sedan 4-Door
  • 4Matic Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.7L 4663CC 285Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V76000020/10/2016Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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,

Consequence

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessar

NHTSA #21V19700019/03/2021Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detac

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following th

NHTSA #16V82900016/11/2016Component: SEAT BELTS

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

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The re

NHTSA #23V85400015/12/2023Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof pa

Consequence

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on Aug

NHTSA #19V78700001/11/2019Component: COMMUNICATION

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 an

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

TSB #11031736

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending the coverage for the exhaust valve assembly on your vehicle as f

TSB #11031734

The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership. What's Included In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mer

TSB #11031608

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (222 and 217 platforms) vehicles, an erroneous activation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

TSB #11031590

This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on March 10, 2023, and contains clarification on reimbursement timeline and removal of damage codes related to intake valves/guide. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercede

TSB #11031580

Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compe

TSB #11031367

Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file

TSB #11029959

Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compen

TSB #11029062

Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment o

Showing the 8 most recent of 125 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240108Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 injured

While driving or even sitting this piece gets extremely hot and has actually burned me twice. As soon as the car is turned on the temperature rises on this piece that’s on by the arm rest

20251014Component: STEERING

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wh

20250811Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2016 S550 front roof panel issues. Adhesive issues.

20250616Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Started car in parking lot and warming light read zero air in right front tire. No prior warning. Checking tire for any road hazard - nails or other potential punctures but none were present but the t

20250616Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Started car in parking lot and warming light read zero air in right front tire. No prior warning. Checking tire for any road hazard - nails or other potential punctures but none were present but the t

Showing the 5 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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