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SevereNHTSA·25V116000·Announced 2025-02-24

Mercedes-Benz Recalls S-Class Vehicles Due to Front Brake Hose Rupture Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021-2023 S-Class and Maybach vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, 2023 S 580e 4MATIC, and 2021-2022 Maybach S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 500, S 580, S 580 E, S 680
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
20,339

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • S 500
  • S 580
  • S 580 E
  • S 680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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