2021 Mercedes-Benz S450 recalled in Australia with airbag fault

The fault could cause the airbags to deploy without warning, according to the manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 27 examples of its flagship 2021 Mercedes-Benz S450 sedan, citing an airbag fault.

The affected vehicles are stamped Model Year 2021.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “During manufacture the airbag control unit may not have been secured to the vehicle correctly and may detect incorrect acceleration values whilst driving.

“Due to the incorrect acceleration value the airbag control unit might deploy the occupant restraint systems incorrectly and in the event of a crash it might not get activated.  This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”

Date of recall notice	9 May 2022
Make	Mercedes-Benz
Model	S450
Year	2021
Vehicles affected	27
VIN list	Click here to download the list of affected VIN numbers
Contact link	Click here to contact the manufacturer

Drive has approached a spokesperson for the marque to determine if any local examples of the car have been affected, and this story will be updated with the brand’s response.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 27 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here. This represents the third recall in less than a year for the new S-Class range, which launched last April.

To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Mercedes-Benz dealership by clicking here.

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