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2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Structure

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 15,096 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V197000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Communication

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 67 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V072000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,292,258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V058000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

The incorrect size brake components may lead to the wrong replacement components fitted to the vehicle during brake repairs, possibly affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 75 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V915000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Lane departure

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5,754 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V908000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Lane departure

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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,200 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V910000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,701 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V407000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,700 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V816000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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