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2018 Mercedes-Benz S560

10 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 when you can Electrical system

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced.

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

Free repair · 56 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V449000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines.

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

Free repair · 9,791 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V173000 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 when you can Engine and engine cooling

A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines.

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

Free repair · 6 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V821000 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 ↗

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