2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 Service and Repair Manual

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2017 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
  • Base Convertible 2-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

2017 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 #21V07200012/02/2021Component: COMMUNICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GL

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if nece

NHTSA #17V25100011/04/2017Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63

Consequence

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be ade

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall

NHTSA #21V05800005/02/2021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-C

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or thro

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 #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 #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 #11031202

Complaint When closing the door, the side window may remain slightly open (short stroke position). Automatic window raising function of side window inoperative. NOTE: Window is fully operational while holding the switch Cause Software in do

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

TSB #11029025

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

Showing the 8 most recent of 132 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250712Component: STEERING

Steering wheel will move in and out, but has stopped moving up and down. The steering wheel is stuck in the UP position. This has caused me to readjust all my seat settings and has made it more diff

20241219Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver's side CV-boot had cracked and was leakin

20240627Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This car since new has had moisture in the headlight from rain or washing. MB has installed moisture packets in the headlights that they said would fix the problem. It never did. I called the deale

20240618Component: AIR BAGS

The dashboard is separating where the airbag is on the passenger side and also the driver side which could deploy the airbag

20240618Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

The dashboard is separating where the airbag is on the passenger side and also the driver side which could deploy the airbag

Showing the 5 most serious of 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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