Mercedes-Benz S-Class Headlight Repair

Mercedes S-Class headlight repair by mail is for a 2014–2017 W222 whose headlight goes dark while driving, fogs up inside or brings up a light inoperative message. Photos of the headlight lit are enough for a free quote, and it can ship from any state.

From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote. Packing and shipping instructions come with your quote.

W222 sedan at night with the driver side LED headlight dark and the other side lit

A W222 headlight that goes dark while driving

If one headlight on your S-Class goes dark on the road and comes back later, the fault may sit inside the headlight rather than in the wiring. What you may notice:

  • A light inoperative message on the dash
  • One side dark for a while, then working again
  • A headlight that stays out after a restart

Moisture and the headlight control module

When humid air gets past the seal, it can reach the LEDs and the control module that drives them. Fog behind the lens can be the first visible sign.

Tell us the symptom and we'll confirm whether the LED or DRL module can be repaired. Moisture repair is explained in Headlight Condensation Repair & Resealing, and LED faults in LED Headlight Repair.

2014–2017 S-Class headlights we look at

  • 2014–2017 W222 LED headlights, driver side, passenger side or both
  • 2018–2020 S-Class: send photos and your quote confirms what can be repaired

If your model year has an open recall or an extended warranty from the manufacturer, check with your dealer first. This applies to the 2021 and newer S-Class too.

Keeping the original instead of a retrofit set

Restyled and aftermarket headlight sets are sold for the W222. Your original Mercedes S-Class headlight keeps the factory fit, its functions and the same look on both sides.

Repair targets the part that failed, so the rest of the front end stays as it left the factory.

S-Class LED headlight removed from the car, seen from the back with its control module

S-Class headlight price and written quote

From $400 per headlight — final price in your free quote

Repair starts only after you approve your written quote. We confirm the turnaround time in your quote.

The final price depends on what failed inside the headlight. Packing and shipping instructions come with your quote.

The steps are in How Mail-In Headlight Repair Works. More on pricing in Headlight Repair Cost.

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S-Class owner questions

My headlight comes back on after a restart. Is it still worth sending?

If it keeps happening, yes. Note when it goes dark and any message on the dash, and send that with your photos.

Can I send both S-Class headlights?

Yes. Choose both headlights on the quote form, and each one is priced in your quote.

Who removes the headlight?

You or your local shop. Only the headlight ships, and it comes back ready to go back on your vehicle.

Other Mercedes-Benz models are on Mercedes-Benz Headlight Repair.

Find out why your S-Class headlight goes dark

Send your model year, the side that goes dark and photos with the lights on, and you get a written quote before you ship.