Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners Report Unusual Issues

Some Mercedes-Benz S-Class owners have reported unusual problems with their vehicles. Issues include speedometer inconsistencies, forgotten memory settings, and recurring DPF pressure sensor faults. For example, the speedometer may switch from miles to kilometers, even when the car is parked.
Other issues include random resets of preferred settings, such as seat adjustments. A recurring DPF pressure sensor fault can cause poor fuel consumption and inefficient driving. These problems have been reported by owners of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles, as well as other European and Japanese models, including BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda.
According to reports, these issues can be diagnosed and fixed by experienced technicians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not issued a recall related to these specific problems. Vehicle owners who experience these issues should have their cars inspected and repaired by a qualified technician to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Source: MBWorld (Mercedes)
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