How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mercedes-Maybach will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic.

Are recall repairs on a 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mercedes-Maybach to remedy recalls on the 2018 S 560 4Matic free of charge at an authorized Mercedes-Maybach dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes-Maybach dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

NHTSA #26V216000

Reported April 3, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 24,092 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

NHTSA #23V854000

Reported December 15, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,976 vehicles

Defect description

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 panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #21V058000

Reported February 5, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,292,258 vehicles

Defect description

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, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Manufacturer 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, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ENGINE

NHTSA #20V173000

Reported March 20, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 9,791 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.

Safety consequence

An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060018.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

NHTSA #18V908000

Reported December 19, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 5,754 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

Safety consequence

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #18V407000

Reported June 15, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected: 1,701 vehicles

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.

Safety consequence

If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic model years

Check your 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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