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2017 Mercedes S65 AMG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 S65 AMG.

The 2017 Mercedes S65 AMG Overview serves as the reference page for the 2017 model year of the S65 AMG. This overview establishes the vehicle's identity within the Mercedes-AMG lineup for that year. The page compiles the available factory information for researchers examining this specific model. It frames the 2017 iteration as a distinct entry in the model's documented history.

Model year202020182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48; AUXILLARY: 400 · 760; AUXILIARY: 200 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2751800009. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48; AUXILLARY: 400 · 760; AUXILIARY: 200 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/40R20, P285/35R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2751800009
Engine air filter2750940204
Battery0009826925 alt 0019828208
Front wiper blades2178202000 alt 2228201145
Thermostat1372030180 alt 606997104564

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.4 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4817 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48; AUXILLARY: 400
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760; AUXILIARY: 200 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1202.0 ft. lbs.202 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V058000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 05/02/2021

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-Class, GLC-Class… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12…

17V714000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 14/11/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 S65 AMG have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.