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2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordApril 3, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC recall campaigns

The 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V216000 dated April 3, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V216000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
April 3, 2026
Potential units
24,092campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
December 15, 2023
Potential units
2,976campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

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.

Owner notification: March 22, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component
COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 5, 2021
Potential units
1,292,258campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

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.

Owner notification: March 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V173000

Component
ENGINE
Report received
March 20, 2020
Potential units
9,791campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: August 11, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V908000

Component
LANE DEPARTURE, STEERING
Report received
December 19, 2018
Potential units
5,754campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: May 13, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V407000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 15, 2018
Potential units
1,701campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: August 30, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC campaign records are Electrical System (2), Lane Departure (1), Steering (1), Engine (1), Communication (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Lane Departure1
Steering1
Engine1
Communication1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC, spanning 2018–2020; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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